Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective

If my writing about autism does anything, whether it be in my books, my columns or my reported stories, I hope it advances the idea that autistic people are whole human beings as they are with legitimate needs and inner lives that deserve to be told the same as other stories.

Disgust, horror, and "elimination": Trump and RFK Jr.'s eugenicist autism conference The most striking omission from Monday's White House pageant: autistic people.

“The long history of trying to ‘cure’ or eliminate autism has been a history of terrible abuse and dangerous sham treatments."

I spoke to @autisticadvocacy.org's Greg Robinson and @drstevenkapp.bsky.social about the awful autism presser yesterday. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

My message to President Trump.

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Tired of feeling like you constantly have to over-explain yourself? Looking for people who just get it? Need support that works for your unique brain?

Join us for our in-community writing and illustration retreat!

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Unisex Jersey T-Shirt with I Don't Need A Cure Text - Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective This classic unisex jersey short sleeve tee fits like a well-loved favorite. Soft cotton and quality print make users fall in love with it over and over again. These t-shirts have-ribbed knit collars ...

Putting this out there since we have so much misinformation spread by the administration…

Shirt reads “I don’t need a cure, I need support and understanding”

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Adult, kid, and ally versions avail.

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It’s a disability, not a disease.

You can't catch autism

You can't become autistic

You can't develop into an autistic person because of environmental or medical reasons

It's not a disease

Vaccines save lives, they do not create autistic people

Join us next August for our annual in-community retreat! Tons of creating time, connections with other like-minded writers and illustrators, and nd-specific programming in an inclusive and calm environment!

More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...

Register today!

Learning Writing & Storytelling from Video Games The popular saying goes: “A picture’s worth a thousand words.” With the rapid developments in technology, our storytelling is changing to not just be on the page, but through movies, television, and v...

How cool is this?! Learn #writing and #storytelling from video games with our very own @medenkuyatt.bsky.social 🫶

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Check out our very own @kdmaz.bsky.social !

Just Do It! Your Collaborative Support Group for Finishing Your Draft (Fall) - Highlights Foundation This workshop takes all creatives from goal to finished draft. Find support via live sessions, writing prompts, studio dates, and more!

Registration is open! This is the class for you if you are looking for accountability, community, and opportunity! We will help you get words on the page!
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/jus...

Join us next August for our annual in-community retreat! Tons of creating time, connections with other like-minded writers and illustrators, and nd-specific programming in an inclusive and calm environment!

More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...

Register today!

Love and Compassion when Blocked by Grief - Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective NeuroPlayWriting Series on Energy & Motivation “You should focus on why you do things, not on how you do them.” ~Janine Teagues, 2nd-grade teacher (created/played by Quinta Brunson), Abbott Elementary...

Check out the latest post in the NeuroPlay Writing Series on the blog! This week's post deals with Love & Compassion when Blocked by Grief.

Understanding and Affirming Autistic Clients This book is an accessible primer focused on the provision of neuro-affirming clinical care for autistic clients, written from the perspective of autistic clini…

And this won’t be true very long! Pre-order my book releasing in two weeks, especially if you’re a mental health clinician or teacher interested in knowing more about autism:

www.bloomsbury.com/us/understan...

Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health

9 CDC Directors going back to 1977 speak out. What RFK Jr has done to our nation’s public health system "should alarm every American."

It "is unlike anything we have ever seen at the agency, and unlike anything our country has ever experienced." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...

Just to add…
The fascistic hatred of disability and wish to make others loathe and despise it is why asking people not to describe Trump as insane or make fun of him for wearing diapers is not “woke scolding” but part of a push back against the rampant ableism which is helping facilitate fascism.

In case you didn’t hear, we’re hiring. Actual money will exchange bank accounts. In this industry. In this economy.

An Introduction to Unmasking Autistic Identity Safely 21-page ebook Things to consider and how to start Autistic masking can lead to a host of mental health problems and increased risk of suicide - but unmasking can be even more dangerous, particularly for those who are multiply marginalised. It’s deeply contextual and personal but mainstream narratives rarely take this into account. This ebook takes a nuanced but practical look at what it’s all about.

NEW 21-page ebook: An Introduction to Unmasking Autistic Identity Safely

There’s a narrative that masking is about pretending to be neurotypical & fitting in – but the reality is so much more complex.

Available via payhip.com/b/jQ9di or jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-y...

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The book "Of Many Minds: Neurodiversity and Mental Health Among University Faculty and Staff" edited by Rebecca Pope-Ruark and Lee Skallerup Bessette foreword by Katie Rose Guest Pryal on an orange background.

In "Of Many Minds," editors Rebecca Pope-Ruark and Lee Skallerup Bessette give voice to the experiences of faculty and staff dealing with anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence amid a culture of stigma and exclusion.

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Neurodiversity Chronicles
People with ADHD sometimes practice “time blocking,” dedicating specific hours to focused tasks with planned breaks.
👉 Could scheduling focused blocks of time improve your productivity?

#Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #Neurospicy #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD

Color Taste Texture by Matthew Broberg-Moffitt: 9780593538593 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books An accessible family cookbook that offers solutions rather than tricks to empower the food-averse, autistic, and picky eater, with 46 recipes. This much-needed cookbook combines tips and techniques.....

I’m an Autistic classically trained chef and I wrote a food aversion acceptance cookbook and guide titled COLOR TASTE TEXTURE, that’s all about finding out what works for specific sensory needs and how to customize food for them. It’s useful for all ages, no cooking experience necessary.

You're invited!
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Join us for our in-community retreat! It's complete magic when neurodiverse minds get together, and we'll be making magic at The Highlights Foundation

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Calling all neurodivergent authors and illustrators! Come join us!

Don't forget to register for our in-community retreat @highlightsfound.bsky.social

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Delighted that #Rainbows has made its first #SummerReadingList!
To see my name alongside such esteemed folks as Katherine Applegate, @dansantat.bsky.social & @pragmaticmom.bsky.social is humbling, indeed.

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w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @pbjamboree.bsky.social

#KidLit #ChildrensBooks

Spaces are limited so make sure you grab yours before it’s too late!

#neurodivergent #writingcommunity #booksky #autistic #autism #adhd #ptsd #illustrator #kidlit @highlightsfound.bsky.social

I also should add that of course illustrators are welcome as well! (And I just illustrated what we discuss about illustrators always being forgotten!)

There's magic in being surrounded by other neurodivergent authors. Our retreat at Highlights Foundation gives you that opportunity and more!

Join us July 3-6, 2025!

- Tips and tools to help w/ writing
- Communication techniques
- Retreat time with others who understand you!

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