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How Not to Fit In

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’The lack of information around how ADHD and autism shows up in adults means that many of us have been assuming we were anxious, not working hard enough, or just entirely failing altogether.’ – Jess Joy and Charlotte Mia ’The lack of information around how ADHD and autism shows up in adults means that many of us have been assuming we were anxious, not working hard enough, or just entirely failing altogether.’ – Jess Joy and Charlotte Mia Written by two late-diagnosed neurodivergent women and the founders of fast-growing online community @IAmPayingAttention, HOW NOT TO FIT IN is an handbook-meets-rallying cry. Foregrounding real experiences with autism and ADHD, this book explores the journey of discovering, accepting and flourishing with your neurodivergent brain. It explores why getting diagnosis can be so fraught and gendered, and how to navigate a world which centres neurotypical brains in the realms of relationships, careers, friendships and finances. By reading this book, you’ll: Start to understand why so many people are being diagnosed with ADHD and autism right now Learn the impact that not knowing your own brain can have on your mental health Find the confidence to ask for accommodations and adjustments at work – without apologising Have the chance to note down how this journey is evolving for you in chapter-by-chapter workbook sections. … and, most importantly, get to know yourself and your needs better. Featuring the latest research and thinking on neurodivergence, contributions from dozens of experts and the real stories of people just like you, this innovative book – which has been written and designed especially for *spicy* brains – is essential reading for anyone whose brain seems to see the world in a different way. An Unapologetic Guide to Navigating Autism and ADHD Best friends of a decade Jess Joy and Charlotte Mia founded the Instagram platform @IAmPayingAttention in October 2020 and in the three years since have fostered a community of nearly 100k people. They both identify as late-diagnosed neurodivergent women. An Unapologetic Guide to Navigating Autism and ADHD 20 b/w, illus -It's estimated that over one in seven people (more than 15 percent of people in the UK) are neurodivergent. Google Trends data shows searches for ‘adhd symptoms women’ have increased 90% in the past year alone.-The @IAmPayingAttention Instagram account has shown yearly growth of 367%.-Jess and Mia have a following of 94k on Instagram and a Facebook group of 1.5k. They have a podcast in production with a BBC Radio presenter and have been featured in The Times, The Guardian, BBC, and EliteDaily.-They sell their own merchandise and workbooks via their channels (£45k in sales in less than a year). Competition: Women Don’t Owe You Pretty,Odd Girl Out,Just Understand Me,The Source,What A Time To Be Alone,Your Own Best Friend,Brave New Girl,Insecure Girls’ Handbook,Drama Queen,Comparison Cure. Florence Given,Laura James,Dr Tara Porter,Swart,Chidera Eggerue,Chessie King,Chloe Brotheridge,Liv Purvis,Sara Gibbs
Pubblicato da: HarperCollins Publishers

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