Wonderfully Wired Brains, Louise Gooding
Wonderfully Wired Brains, Louise Gooding
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Wonderfully Wired Brains

Author: Louise Gooding

Narrator: Louise Gooding

Unabridged: 1 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK Children

Published: 03/26/2024


Synopsis

Our brains are unique in the way they function, work, and think. Neurodiversity is still a relatively 'new' concept that can be tricky to understand, but this audiobook is here to help! This inspirational audiobook written and read by neurodiverse author Louise Gooding challenges misconceptions and shows how neurodivergent brains work a little differently.

It is common for neurodiverse people and those with neurological differences to feel as though they don't fit in, but their extraordinary differences should be embraced. Wonderfully Wired Brains teaches children all about the awesome abilities that neurodiverse individuals have, introduces them to advocates who are challenging neurodiversity stereotypes, and most importantly gives them a safe space to feel accepted.

This informative and educational audiobook for children features:

- Accurate, understandable explanations of diagnoses that impact the brain, including each area of neurodiversity and what it can or does mean for anyone with that particular neurological difference.
- A positive, friendly look at neurodiverse brains that debunks myths and stereotypes.
- Informative, inclusive text

Combining neurodiverse experiences with science, history, and brain-bursting facts, Wonderfully Wired Brains has something for everyone!

Whether your child is neurodiverse or not, this audiobook will inspire inquisitive young listeners and show them that no two brains function in the same way and that everyone's differences should be celebrated. There really is no other audiobook like it.
About the author: Louise Gooding has a keen interest in sharing stories that feature characters that stand out, are different and who have something to say. Inspired by stories from her own experiences and within her family, she took up writing to find a way of discussing neurological and physical diversity, and how to explore other sensitive issues within children’s books. Louise is a member of SCBWI, an Inclusive Minds ambassador and leads The Writers and Illustrators of Zurich. In her spare time Louise enjoys reading, painting, photography, spending time with her family and her work as a Book Fairy.

© 2024 Louise Gooding © 2024 DK Audio

Reviews

Goodreads review by Louise on May 15, 2023

Once again, this star rating is going to be incredibly bias BUT I do think it’s worth it, and as the author, i’m happy to share a ‘behind the scenes’ look at Wonderfully Wired Brains. When I started writing this book I had a vision of creating something that was going to not just take a difficult sub......more

Goodreads review by Natasha on June 10, 2024

What a brilliant and beautiful book about neurodiversity for the entire family. I can't wait to share this with my toddler to help him learn the importance of understanding how wonderfully diverse this world is ❤️......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on October 28, 2024

I really like the design of this book and the availability of an intro to neurodiversity for kids, particularly with enough wordiness and content to be intriguing for older kids. I appreciated several mental health challenges being included and appreciated for the processing perspective they bring.......more

Goodreads review by Linda on June 18, 2023

A children’s book about neurodiversity. It was quite tricky to review Wonderfully Wired Brains as it took considerable effort to prise it from my husband’s hands! He’s in his mid sixties with a Ph.D in Chemistry and he loved this book! As with so many DK books, I simply want to repeat the book’s desc......more

Goodreads review by Leo on February 02, 2024

3.5 TW: association with squirrels and ADHD, mentions of Judy Singer (who has shared terf beliefs) and glossibg over of racism and misogyny I'm...torn. on the one hand, this is by far the most comprehensive mini encyclopedia of neurodiversity that is a perfect intro for all kids and even adults. Its......more