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Upon EMBL EDI office initiative in 2022, Szilárd Library established a special collection related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion topics. For the occasion of the ADHD Awareness Month in October 2023, librarians provide books on Neurodiversity and ADHD. The book collection and the blog content are curated and generously supported by the EDI office.
ADHD Awareness Month, observed each October, serves as a crucial platform to foster understanding and empathy for individuals living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This month-long campaign aims to raise public awareness about the challenges and strengths associated with ADHD, dispelling misconceptions and stigma that often surround this condition. It provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of early diagnosis, effective treatments, and support systems for individuals of all ages affected by ADHD. By promoting education, advocacy, and acceptance, ADHD Awareness Month plays a vital role in empowering those with ADHD and their loved ones, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and accommodating society.
Neurodiversity is a concept that emphasizes the natural variation in human neurological development. It was coined in the late 1990’s by Australian sociologist Judy Singer. It suggests that neurological differences, such as those seen in conditions like ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), autism, dyslexia, and others, are simply variations of the human brain and should be accepted and respected as part of the broader spectrum of human diversity.
ADHD, in this context, is considered a neurodivergent condition. It is characterized by challenges in attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity, but it also brings unique strengths like creativity and hyperfocus. The neurodiversity movement encourages society to view individuals with ADHD not as disordered or in need of “fixing,” but as valuable contributors with distinct perspectives and talents. It seeks to foster a more inclusive and accommodating environment, one that appreciates and accommodates the diverse ways in which our brains work, thus embracing the full spectrum of human neurodiversity.
By Jenara Nerenberg
Sharing real stories from women with ADHD, autism, synesthesia, misophonia, and more, Nerenberg explores how these brain variances present differently in women and dispels widely held misconceptions. She also offers a path forward, describing practical changes in how we can communicate, design our surroundings, and better support divergent minds.
By Lyric Rivera
“Having a supportive environment can be the difference between employee success and failure. When we support the diverse minds within an organization, everyone on the team benefits (because much of what is necessary for NeuroDivergent success, will benefit everyone in a company). That’s why I’ve written this handy guide for you, to help empower other people and organizations to consider what they can do to support NeuroDivergent employees.” (author)
By Sasha Hamdani
Written by psychiatrist and a clinician, this book can help you engage in some neurodiverse self-care—without pretending to be neurotypical. You’ll find more than 100 tips to accepting yourself, destigmatizing ADHD, finding your community, and taking care of your physical and mental health. You’ll find solutions for managing the negative aspects of ADHD, as well as ideas to bring out the positive aspects.
By Gabor Maté
Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based – and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition. Among other, this book presents a programme of how to promote neurological development in both children and adults.
By Sari Solden and Michelle Frank
With this groundbreaking book, readers will discover their individual strengths as they build self-esteem, celebrate their neurodiversity, learn to communicate with boldness and clarity, form sustainable relationships, identify their core values, and move toward a more meaningful life.
By Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery
In Dirty Laundry, life partners Rich Pink and Rox Emery unapologetically guide you through the ups and downs of life with ADHD. Whether it’s helping your ADHDer with friendly time-checks before an appointment or reminding yourself to take breaks during hours spent hyperfocusing on a new project, Rox and Rich give you the tools to destigmatize and normalize life with ADHD.
By Victoria Honeybourne
This practical, authoritative business guide will help managers and employers support neurodiverse staff, and gives advice on how to ensure workplaces are neuro-friendly. The book demonstrates that neurodiversity is a natural aspect of human variation to be expected and accepted, rather than a deficit to be accommodated.
By Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey
Through vivid stories and case histories of patients ,both adults and children, the authors explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer practical coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for helping a diagnosed child, partner, or family member.