Equally Different Recommended Reading List
Resources for Parents, Carers & Neurodivergent Young People, hand-picked by a UK psychologist and neurodivergent parent.
See our growing library of trusted tools, books, and frameworks I use in my work and life. Whether you’re looking for parenting advice, emotional regulation strategies, or something relatable for your child, these resources are a great place to start.
- Understanding Autism, ADHD & Neurodiversity
- Support for Parents & Carers
- Emotional Regulation Frameworks
- Sensory & Emotional Support
- For Kids & Teens
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Smart but Scattered
Peg Dawson & Richard Guare
Practical tools for executive functioning challenges like focus and organisation.
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The Whole-Brain Child
Dr. Dan Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
Simple neuroscience-based strategies to help children regulate emotions.
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What Your Autistic Child Wants You to Know
Maja Toudal & Lorena Law
Written by autistic women to help parents better connect and communicate.
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The Zones of Regulation
Leah Kuypers
A visual and practical framework to help children identify and manage emotions.
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A Different Way to Learn
Naomi Fisher
A powerful read for rethinking education—especially relevant for parents exploring alternatives to traditional schooling.
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All Dogs Have ADHD: An affirming introduction to ADHD
Kathy Hoopmann
All Dogs Have ADHD: An affirming introduction to ADHD
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Blame My Brain: the Amazing Teenage Brain Revealed (2023 updated edition)
Nicoa Morgan
Clear, funny, and reassuring—great for both teens and parents navigating mood swings and decision-making.
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Helping Your Child with Fears and Worries 2nd Edition: A self-help guide for parents
Cathy Creswell & Lucy Willetts
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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
Faber & Mazlish
Timeless communication tools that support connection and calm.
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Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Second Edition: Different Sensory Experiences – Different Perceptual Worlds
Olga Bogdashina
Deepens understanding of sensory differences and how they affect learning, behaviour, and communication.
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The Out-of-Sync Child
Carol Stock Kranowitz
A foundational book for understanding sensory processing and related behaviours.
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Guts
Raina Telgemeier
A relatable graphic novel about anxiety, friendships, and growing up.
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What’s Happening to Me? (Boys)
Usborne Publishing
A companion puberty guide for boys — respectful, visual, and accessible.
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What’s Happening to Me? (Girls)
Usborne Publishing
A puberty guide that is clear, honest, and visually engaging.
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