Neurodivergent, by nature : why biodiversity needs neurodiversity / Joe Harkness.
| Author/creator | Harkness, Joe, 1986- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London : Bloomsbury Wildlife, 2025. |
| Description | 256 pages ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Chapter One; No, you're macerating the moth abdomens! -- Introducing neurodiversity and nature -- Chapter Two; Dia and Gignoskein -- Seeking diagnosis -- Chapter Three; Intolerable tyrants in the dock of the kangaroo court -- Experiences in education -- Chapter Four Hugging a tree for a dopamine fix -- The importance of nature -- Chapter Five; More than just the saviour of the orangutan -- The conservation sector -- Chapter Six; Out of the box and into the holographic forest -- Strengths -- Chapter Seven; Cutting the toe pads off hundreds of dead parrots -- Achievements Chapter Eight; Are you here to make the tea or take the notes? -- Barriers to access -- Chapter Nine; Why is there a lump of multi-coloured playdough on my seat? -- Reasonable adjustments -- Chapter Ten; Peeking over the fence to see what next door are up to -- Nature-related NGOs Chapter Eleven; A rose-tinted perspective on the use of the infographic -- Government agencies -- Chapter Twelve; I think I'll eat my lunch in the bat chat corner today -- Smaller conservation charities -- Chapter Thirteen; Just give the naughtiest ones a sprig of lavender and a circular saw -- Forest schools and care farms -- Chapter Fourteen; Weaving words into golden threads -- Why biodiversity needs neurodiversity Acknowledgements -- Further reading and resources Index. |
| Abstract | Joe Harkness, author of the acclaimed Bird Therapy, investigates the connections between nature and neurodiversity Time in nature supports our well-being. For people who are neurodivergent, it can also stimulate our senses, feed our curiosity and help us find others who share our deep passions. But why do natural environments have such profound effects? If children with autism, ADHD and other neurodivergences spend more time outdoors, could it improve their educational experiences and outcomes? And if they nurture nature connections into adulthood, could this form the roots of their identities? After receiving an ADHD diagnosis in his thirties, Joe began to question whether his bond with nature was intrinsic to his neurodivergence or something developed through his life choices. Keen to know more, he connected with other neurodivergent people. Threading their stories with his own, Joe explores why they chose to get diagnosed, the ways they seek solace and understanding through nature, and what led many of them into nature-related careers. He describes the barriers they face in education and employment and the adjustments that can ensure they thrive in a world designed for neurotypical brains. In his honest and funny new book, Joe highlights the importance of connecting with nature and the skills, creativity and passion we can bring to communities and workplaces when we welcome and support neurodiversity in all its forms. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 248-250) and index |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| ISBN | 9781399413367 |
| ISBN | 1399413368 |
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