Neurodiversity Collection
Books
Above is a selection of some of the new titles (as of June 2024) in our Neurodiversity collection. You can click each book cover to take you to a catalogue page, where you can place a reserve.
To look at the rest of our stock, you can browse the following class marks in the library: WM 203.5 (developmental disorders including autism in adults), WL 340.6 (dyslexia and dyspraxia), or WS 350.8.P4 (developmental disorders in children AND adults).
You can also view the collection by clicking here: Neurodiversity Collection. You may want to keyword search as it is a long list (pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard, then searching for 'autism', for example). This list also includes our fiction and graphic medicine titles.
There are a few e-books on this list; you will need to sign up for an OpenAthens account before you can access them.
If you are looking for these books physically in the library, everything is stickered with an infinity symbol on the spine and a label on the front as well. Normal borrowing rules apply.
Journals
Autism
Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Autism & Developmental Language Impairments
Annals of Dyslexia
Dyslexia
Social Care and Neurodisability
We have a number of journals regarding neurodiversity, which can be seen above. You can click the cover image to go to the BrowZine page for each journal, where you can sort by year to find individual articles. You will need an OpenAthens account to access articles.
Useful Links and Articles
Below is a list of some useful links we have put together for information, advice and support. This list is current as of July 2024 - it may be updated periodically with new information. Please let us know at uhdb.library@nhs.net if any links are broken or if you're struggling to access anything.
Accessible Web Content
It is now a government requirement to make your digital content accessible for as many people as possible. You can find some helpful advice here: Publishing accessible documents - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
UK Disability History Month
Disability History Month is held every year, usually in November/December (usually a library display to coincide). Their website has a number of helpful resources and information from previous years' themes: UK Disability History Month – 16 November – 16 December (ukdhm.org).
Article - Autistic people still face highest rates of unemployment of all disabled groups | Autistica
A report from the Office for National Statistics showing low employment rates for autistic people (link in title).
Article - Welcoming Neurodiversity At Work
An article from the IEDP (Institute of Equality & Diversity Professionals) discussing benefits of neurodiverse employees, and advice for employers (link in title).
Article - An introduction to neurodiversity
An introduction to some of the different conditions associated with neurodiversity (link in title).
An article from Harvard Business Review about the competitive advantage of a neurodiverse workforce (link in title).
ThisAbility Network
UHDB have their own disability and long term conditions network - the link to their intranet page can be found here: ThisAbility and Long Terms Conditions Staff Network | z UHDB Intranet.
(only accessible to staff members through the intranet)
Autism Page
Click here to open a document with some useful links regarding autism, including NICE guidance, book links and National Autistic Society links. (only accessible to staff members)
Learning Disability and Neurodiversity Team
UHDB have a team who can provide support to patients, families and carers. Their intranet page can be found here: Learning disabilities | z UHDB Intranet
(only accessible to staff members)
