Often, people who are 'different' in some way get the message that they have to do something amazing to prove themselves or do incredible things to be successful or 'overcome' their difference. But we know that some of the greatest stories come from those living much more ordinary lives. The perils of growing up provide drama aplenty, perhaps even more so when you're doing it whilst living with conditions like dyslexia, autism, ADHD and dyspraxia. All Kinds of Ordinary is a groundbreaking collection of personal essays written by young people aged 16-30 living with neurodiverse conditions. In it, they reflect on the growing up experiences that helped shape them. From the challenges of school transitions, the joy of learning new hobbies, the confusing world of puberty, the excitement of making new friends, and even brushes with law enforcement who don't understand how to interpret neurodiverse behaviour, this is a book that celebrate the amazing neurodiverse community around the world. Artist Rebecca Burgess has recreated each story in comic book style too, perfect for helping those readers who find visual representations easier to understand.This book was developed in collaboration with the young neurodiverse ambassadors and team at Inclusive Minds, specialists in inclusive publishing for young people.
