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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
This was such a fascinating book. It definitely described some of my lived experiences, which has me wondering.
I couldnt recommend this book more to women or non cis-men who are questioning their brains, i found this book very validating and it really sparked a lot of actionable steps into my journey. It’s loving and encouraging and encompasses multiple realities, understanding the lacks in current research on neurodivergence.
informative
medium-paced
This book helps to describe symptoms of Adhd/Autism for those that may not fully understand it. It helped to also name some of the differences in how neurodivergence may present in men and women. However, I do think it could have been helpful to describe how neurodivergence impacts queer/trans folx. Neurodivergence my present differently among men and women but it also presents differently in gender expansive individuals.
I think that this book is helpful to find some ways to assist neurodivergent folx find ways to make their home feel more comfortable. In parts of the book, it describes how to find coping skills that work for you.
I think that this book is helpful to find some ways to assist neurodivergent folx find ways to make their home feel more comfortable. In parts of the book, it describes how to find coping skills that work for you.
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I'm so tired of the constant use of eugenic term (asperger)
informative
reflective
slow-paced
[3.5 stars]
This book gives a great overview of different types of neurodivergence, such as ADHD, synesthesia, and autism, in womxn because they have been painfully neglected in medical research so far. On the one hand, it made me wonder where I'd fall on the neurodivergent spectrum because I could definitely see myself in some of the described symptoms. On the other hand, I bet almost everyone can relate to some of the symptoms which makes sense because we're talking about a spectrum here, but those missing boundaries also make me question why we should place ourselves on a spectrum at all (not seriously, I'm still trying to wrap my head around my own thoughts). Towards the end the book felt a little redundant, which is probably a good thing because my mind drifted off sometimes (I really shouldn't consume non-fiction like this via audio). Overall, a very accessible resource and a great step into a field that is in desperate need of more exploration and consideration.
This book gives a great overview of different types of neurodivergence, such as ADHD, synesthesia, and autism, in womxn because they have been painfully neglected in medical research so far. On the one hand, it made me wonder where I'd fall on the neurodivergent spectrum because I could definitely see myself in some of the described symptoms. On the other hand, I bet almost everyone can relate to some of the symptoms which makes sense because we're talking about a spectrum here, but those missing boundaries also make me question why we should place ourselves on a spectrum at all (not seriously, I'm still trying to wrap my head around my own thoughts). Towards the end the book felt a little redundant, which is probably a good thing because my mind drifted off sometimes (I really shouldn't consume non-fiction like this via audio). Overall, a very accessible resource and a great step into a field that is in desperate need of more exploration and consideration.
The information in this book is quite basic. I don’t imagine anyone who is even a little familiar with neurodiversity will be surprised or learn meaningful new things. It’s also *very* focused on women working in the corporate world and higher education, with not a lot of consideration to other lifestyles. I might consider recommending this title to someone looking for a first intro to neurodivergence, but even then would only do so in very specific circumstances.
informative
medium-paced