ADHD/Other types of neurodiversity
Where to Start
ADHD
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ADDitude - ADD & ADHD Symptom Tests, Signs, Treatment, Support
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PDF with many ADHD links, created by Kristin Wilcox PhD, ADHD Researcher
Autism
Neurodiversity in General
Cerebral Palsy
Tourette Syndrome
Dyslexia/Learning Disabilities (LD)
Childhood Mental Health
Epilepsy
Speech
On Person-First Language
Disability Language Style Guide | National Center on Disability and Journalism
I am Disabled: On Identity-First Versus People-First Language
What are person- and identity-first language? – Disability Studies 101
Person-First Language: What It Is, and When Not To Use It
Learn More About Disability
Disability Equality in Education (DEE)
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Autism Acceptance Ideas for Schools - Google Doc
Disability Justice and Youth - Youth Celebrate Diversity
Think Inclusive | The Official Blog of MCIE
How to Talk to Your Child About Differences and Disabilities - Understood
Awareness events
2023 Disability Awareness Calendar
Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March)
Autism Acceptance Month (April)
Dyslexia Awareness Month. (Oct)
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month (May 15 - June 15)
additional Resources for School Librarians
#OwnVoices - original definition by Corinne Duyvis. (Note: The term has fallen somewhat out of favor: Read why here.)
YA Disability Database of YA (+ some middlegrade) books w disability representation:
https://yadisabilitydatabase.wixsite.com/home/
A Few "Disability in Kidlit" Articles from their Archives:
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Review: The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
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More Disability in Kidlit Content
Books For Littles - Igniting luminaries - the next generation of kind & brilliant leaders
Additional Resources for Educators
Articles on Disability
The Current State of Disability Representation in Children's Books - Book Riot
Special education teacher explains why she wants to be called 'accessibility specialist' - GMA
I started talking about disability in my classroom. It changed both me and my students. - Chalkbeat
"Special Needs" is a Euphemism that Hurts Disable Kids - Fatherly