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My Top 5 Books of 2025 with Neurodivergent Characters
(and Why Authentic ND Representation Matters) Looking back at my 2025 reading list, I noticed something subtle but significant: many of the books I loved most featured neurodivergent characters. Even better, most were written by neurodivergent authors drawing directly from their own lived experiences. Some characters explicitly identified as neurodivergent: autistic, dyslexic, OCD, etc. Others showed who they were without labeling it. Some authors challenged stereotypes si
Dr. Erica L. Norman
Jan 106 min read
Too Much and Just Enough: Queerness, Neurodivergence, and the Power of Naming Ourselves
Today is National Coming Out Day, so Ricki and I wanted to talk about what it means to live in the intersection of neurodivergence and queerness, how our labels helped us make sense of ourselves, and how advocacy and community have become life-saving parts of that journey. This blog is our reflection on that conversation.
Megan McCoy, MEd
Oct 11, 20255 min read
Neuro-Affirming Communication Supports Across the Lifespan: Creating Access, Not Conformity
Communication is more than just talking — it's how we connect, express ourselves, and make sense of the world. For many neurodivergent...
Dr. Erica L. Norman
Jun 28, 20256 min read
Empathy is a Two-Way Street: Viewing Neurodivergent Social Skills through a Neuro-inclusive Lens
It's Autism Acceptance Month, and lately I've been having some great (and often difficult) conversations about how society can better...
Dr. Erica L. Norman
May 3, 20255 min read
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