Resources & Recommendations
Books, Shows & Stories That Get Us
Not all representation is real.
Here’s a collection of books, movies, videos, and creators that portray neurodivergence with the honesty, heart, and hope it deserves. “If you’ve ever seen yourself in a character or sentence, you belong here.”
Why This Page Exists
Stories change hearts. Representation changes systems.
Not everyone listens when we explain neurodivergence.But everyone listens to a story.
Advocating for neurodivergence can be exhausting — especially when the world isn’t built to understand you. But stories, books, and movies? They go where explanations can’t. They help people feel what we feel.That’s why this page exists.It’s a collection of books, shows, and creators that don’t just include us — they get us.Whether you’re ND, a parent, a teacher, or an ally, these are your doorways to empathy, belonging, and real change.
Categories
📖 BOOKS
📺 MOVIES & SERIES
🎞️ ND-Coded Characters
📖 BOOKS
📺 MOVIES & SERIES
A Kind of Spark (S1 & S2)
Type: Series
Summary: Meet Addie, an autistic girl who takes on a historic injustice in her Scottish town while navigating school, family, and self-acceptance. Magical realism meets real-world neurodivergent power. A brilliant portrayal of autistic identity.(BBC/CBBC)
Trigger Warnings: Ableism, bullying, institutionalization, mild torture, racism
🎞️ ND-Coded Characters
Name: Cat Valentine (Victorious, Sam & Cat)
💬 Why ND folks relate: Cat is often seen as “too much” by others — too bubbly, too sensitive, too childlike. But under her hyper energy and quirky tone lies someone who feels deeply and processes the world in her own unique way. Many autistic and ADHD folks resonate with her emotional sensitivity, sensory quirks, and her need for comfort and predictability in chaotic settings.
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Some stories change the world.
Others just remind you that you’re not alone.
Both are magic. ” — Roshan