Neurodivergent identity and acceptance
Keedie is neurodivergent and becomes tired of trying to conform; the story presents her realisation as part of a coming-of-age journey.
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Elle McNicoll - Author
A warm but potentially emotionally charged story about a neurodivergent teenager responding to unfairness, protecting her sister and challenging a culture in which bullying can be enabled by silence.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA warm but potentially emotionally charged story about a neurodivergent teenager responding to unfairness, protecting her sister and challenging a culture in which bullying can be enabled by silence.
Keedie is neurodivergent and becomes tired of trying to conform; the story presents her realisation as part of a coming-of-age journey.
Keedie establishes an anti-bullying agency and objects to people who follow, snigger, whisper or ignore harmful behaviour.
Be ready to talk about bullying, social exclusion, bias and unfair treatment of people who are different.
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