Why Am I Like This? : My Brain Isn’t Broken (and Neither Is Yours)

Why Am I Like This? : My Brain Isn’t Broken (and Neither Is Yours)'A warm, compassionate and digestible account of why our imperfect brains sometimes struggle with the demands of modern life.' Sunday Times Why do I feel so overwhelmed? Is everyone else achieving more than me? Why did I say that embarrassing thing? What can I do to actually make a difference? Am I the only one who feels this way? Gemma Styles captures the voice of her generation, giving words to those feelings so many of us struggle to explain.

she meets Annabel

* Story Discussion: Read a book and discuss which Invisible Things appear in the plot and characters

Each lesson ends with space for the reader to reflect

that can be years of dreaming

Activist Alice Wong brings together this urgent

suggestions on approaching activities for when you're just getting started

it uses gender-neutral language throughout and celebrates diversity in all its forms

Did you know that an estimated 1 in 5 people are “neurodivergent”—have a mind that works differently

as well as those who support them

concentration

"What is so important is that this book is from a child's voice and will help so many children realise that they are not alone in being neurodiverse and also help their friends understand them a little better

It is a lesson in learning to listen - to really listen - when all around us seems clamour and noise