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Life can be really challenging for neurodivergent kids growing up in a world where they don't seem to fit in. Justin speaks with two authors about their fabulous books, and why representation in literature is so important for our children.
Square Me, Round World (booktopia.kh4ffx.net/oqYzAW) by Chelsea Luker (about:invalid#zCSafez) is a collection of short stories describing what life can feel like when you are a person growing up in a world not built for you and Wonderfully Wired (www.wonderfully-wired.com/) by Stacey Lucas-Toumbourou (about:invalid#zCSafez) celebrates the strengths and differences of 100 neurodivergent individuals who changed the world
In this episode:

• Square Me, Round World, by Chelsea Luker | Booktopia (booktopia.kh4ffx.net/oqYzAW)
• The importance of representation
• Raising neurodivergent children
• Wonderfully Wired, by Stacey Lucas-Toumbourou (www.wonderfully-wired.com/)
Related links:

• Championing Neurodiversity: Helping Your Child Thrive in a Neurotypical World [Webinar] (happyfamilies.com.au/shop/pro...)
• 'Supporting Autistic Children: Nurturing Neurodiversity' with Dr Justin Coulson & Dr Joey Lawrence [The Course] (happyfamilies.com.au/shop/pro...)
• Parenting an ADHD Child (happyfamilies.com.au/articles...) (happyfamilies.com.au/articles...)
• 7 Insights for Parents of Autistic Children | Chris Bonnello (happyfamilies.com.au/articles...)
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