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Living with AuDHD is like being a unicorn—misunderstood, contradictory, and often invisible to others. You shine with creativity and innovation, but struggle to fit in — always feeling 'too much'. Autism and ADHD pull you in opposite directions, creating a lifetime of contradictions no one else can see. AuDHD isn’t listed in diagnostic manuals because until 2013, you couldn’t be diagnosed with both conditions — despite a co-occurrence rate of approximately 50-70%. These two neurotypes often clash, like opposing magnets in the brain. ADHD craves novelty; autism resists change.

Mother of Courage is the inspiring true story of a young woman who loses both arms in a boating accident, yet valiantly finishes dental school, marries, raises two boys, teaches at an historically Black medical college, and becomes a nationally known advocate for people with disabilities. With grace, humor, faith, and a large dose of determination, Margaret Chanin transforms her tragic physical loss into a triumph of the human spirit—and shares her light with everyone she meets.

Ada d’Adamo est danseuse. Elle a passé sa vie à rechercher la grâce, la perfection du geste. Lorsqu’elle met au monde Daria, rien ne l’avait préparée à devenir la mère d’une enfant lourdement handicapée, qui jamais ne pourra voir ni marcher. Elle commence alors à écrire et penser cet amour hors du commun qui la lie à Daria, où tout est sans cesse à inventer. Mais une dizaine d’années plus tard, Ada découvre qu’elle-même est malade.

Monday, March 11, 2024, was remarkably uneventful—indeed, frankly dull—until around 5 p.m. that evening when Carl Davies collapsed in a heap. It was a day that would change his life forever. Stroke Me! Recounts the story of his recovery from a near-catastrophic brain haemorrhage. The author details, in often graphic detail, every step of his journey, from the stroke itself to the pain of physical and occupational therapy. He leaves no stone unturned as he describes the impact his illness has had on him and his family. Stroke Me!

A witty and honest account about Lorraine Ansell’s journey with chronic pain due to Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. This genetic life long condition cannot be cured, only managed. Lorraine talks about her life in constant pain and how that has created her personality and even clothes choices. Lorraine’s life is a continual compromise of activities and choices. This book explores her journey as well as the issues with tissues which she now realises were actually a thing and how much pain she has been in. Listen to how she comes to face up to pain and learns to accept and work with pain.

In Parkinson's & Recreation 2, Dennis shares ways in which he and his wife are traversing the progression of PD and is first and foremost a written legacy he is attempting to leave for his family. As a part of this attempt, Dennis has gone on a journey of uncovering his family roots. What would you feel if you discovered Viking kings in your lineage? What would you feel if you uncovered the mystery of how the Jernigan line was woven throughout the fabric of English nobility? What would such revelations mean for you and your family?

Autism is the fastest growing and most common developmental disorder. Imagine the frustration and anxiety over taking your child to a team of medical specialists to be told that they have a lifelong and often debilitating developmental disorder with no cure and limited treatment options? Lauren's parents knew something was different about her from the time she was an infant but as she entered Kindergarten in the fall of 1986 her differences were very obvious to everyone around her as compared to other children her age.

Time in nature supports our well-being. For people who are neurodivergent, it can also stimulate our senses, feed our curiosity and help us find others who share our deep passions. But why do natural environments have such profound effects? If children with autism, ADHD and other neurodivergences spend more time outdoors, could it improve their educational experiences and outcomes? And if they nurture nature connections into adulthood, could this form the roots of their identities?

In Fractured Realities, Ryder Budden shares a deeply personal and raw account of his life with schizophrenia, offering a rare glimpse into the struggle, resilience, and hope that defines his journey. From vivid hallucinations and delusional paranoia to the gradual path toward healing, this memoir explores the highs and lows of navigating a fractured reality. Ryder's story begins with childhood encounters with the impossible, from seeing extra limbs in reflections to vivid visions of God.

What if the barriers we face aren’t walls but bridges waiting to be built? In Unstoppable: The Ric Nelson Story, disability rights advocate Ric Nelson invites listeners into his extraordinary journey of resilience, advocacy, and empowerment. Born with cerebral palsy, Ric learned early that the world wasn’t designed for someone like him. But instead of retreating, he chose to rewrite the narrative—not just for himself, but for countless others navigating similar challenges.

While society called his disability an obstacle and limitation, Neil argued that his "flourishing dystonia" allowed him to think, explore, and create art in a way most people cannot. True to his words, Neil embraced every opportunity to experience life to its fullest, from navigating the Alaskan wilderness in a wheelchair to commanding the spotlight on stage. In this deeply personal account, Neil invites listeners into his world as he remembers adventures and escapades, triumphs and disappointments.

In The Maniac with No Knees, Tyler Kania takes listeners on a raw, unfiltered ride through his journey with undiagnosed Bipolar I Disorder. From rugby fields to the edge of the Grand Canyon, from building a cryptocurrency start-up to coaching a women’s rugby team to victory, Tyler’s manic adventures push every boundary. Along the way, he uncovers a major tech scandal, survives run-ins with the Boston Mafia, and even attempts the unthinkable—before landing in a mental hospital, where he finally begins to heal.

Discover a path to healing and hope after a breast cancer diagnosis. Through relatable anecdotes, coping tricks, and personal reflection, author and two-time survivor, Carol Wyllie, offers invaluable insight, encouragement, and a few laughs for anyone going through cancer or any of life's challenges.

As autistic children grow into teenagers, you will experience new challenges, both as a parent and as a family. Supporting the leap into adulthood can seem daunting, but here Carrie Cariello takes you through her journey with her son Jack, shining a light on how to help your young person prepare for different life stages and grow in independence. Carrie's own experiences form the basis of her deeply empathetic advice—in this warm, astute and thoughtful book she offers a guiding and steadying hand so you can move through periods of change with increased confidence and calm.

A seventy-year history of disability is threaded throughout these essays and intertwined with writing that celebrates lesbian love, explores the slapstick moments of life, and shares the obstacles and triumphs of becoming a writer later in life.

This true love story follows Lars and Amanda, two twenty-somethings who fall deeply in love, with big plans for their future together, only to have the rug pulled out from beneath them when Lars is diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at age 24. They must learn to adapt to "medical life", putting their hopes and dreams on pause, navigating side effects and difficult emotions, and missing out on the beauty of every day moments that some may take for granted.

Written in first-person, from the emotional perspective, My Quiet Fight for Home emphasizes Johnnie's lifelong efforts to develop communication and career skills, as well as essential character traits, like honesty, courage, kindness, and loyalty.

Una vita perfetta in ogni minimo difetto. Una storia che ci insegna a guardare al di là dei pregiudizi, delle paure e delle. discriminazioni, per ricordarci come si arriva al cuore delle cose. Alessandra è una nutrizionista che ama viaggiare, Luca è un ingegnere. appassionato di cucina. Sono una coppia normale, che vive con serenità una. gravidanza perfetta, fino a pochi istanti dopo il parto, quando ai neogenitori viene. un sospetto: gli occhi a mandorla della piccola Luna vogliono forse dire qualcosa? La diagnosi arriva subito: Luna ha la sindrome di Down.

By age 25, Tracie Bork is a rising scientist and half of a power couple who throws lavish faculty parties. But beneath the perfect surface lurks the chaos she’s tried to control since childhood—and alarming physical symptoms she’d rather dismiss. Each year, she works more fiendishly than the one before as the complications to her health compound and become more mysterious until finally, she hits a wall, body, mind, and soul. In a series of honest inquiries and reflections, Bork chronicles her journey as a patient, academic, former military brat, and woman in search of faith.

Ausgezeichnet mit dem Leipziger Lesekompass 2023. Superheldin mit Hörgerät. ÄTT MÄN ONA UBA MÄN? Das ist alles was Cece versteht, wenn sich die Nachbarjungen über Superhelden unterhalten. Schon als kleines Kind hat Cece ihr Gehör verloren. Seitdem trägt sie ein Hörgerät und hat gelernt, Worte und Sätze von den Lippen abzusehen. Aber Cece hasst das Hörgerät. Es ist riesig und Cece ist sich sicher, dass jeder sie deswegen anstarrt. Bis sie herausfindet, was das Phonic Ear noch alles kann. Denn als "El Taubinio" ist Cece damit selbst schon fast eine Superheldin.