{"product_id":"divergent-mind-thriving-in-a-world-that-wasnt-designed-for-you-9780062876799","title":"Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasnt Designed for You","description":"\u003cp\u003eAUDIBLE EDITORS PICK The bestselling  paradigm-shifting study of neurodivergent womenthose with ADHD  autism  synesthesia  high sensitivity  and sensory processing disorderexploring why these traits are overlooked in women and how society benefits from allowing their unique strengths to flourish. As a successful Harvard and Berkeley-educated writer  entrepreneur  and devoted mother  Jenara Nerenberg was shocked to discover that her symptoms--only ever labeled as anxiety-- were considered autistic and ADHD. Being a journalist  she dove into the research and uncovered neurodiversitya framework that moves away from pathologizing abnormal versus normal brains and instead recognizes the vast diversity of our mental makeups. When it comes to women  sensory processing differences are often overlooked  masked  or mistaken for something else entirely. Nerenberg explores these topics in depth  delving into: Flawed systems that focus on diagnosing younger  male populations. How people assigned female at birth are conditioned to blend in and conform to gender expectations  and how women often dont learn about their neurological differences until they are adults  if at all. The impact of millions living with undiagnosed or misdiagnosed neurodivergences  and how the misidentification leads to depression  anxiety  low self-esteem  and shame. Practical solutions for neurodivergent people to thrive  not just survive. Divergent Mind is the much-needed answer for women who have a deep sense that they are different. Sharing real stories from women with high sensitivity  ADHD  autism  misophonia  dyslexia  SPD  and more  Nerenberg explores how these brain variances present differently in women and dispels widely-held misconceptions (for example  its not that autistic people lack sensitivity and empathy  they have an overwhelming excess of it). Nerenberg offers us a path forward  describing changes in how we communicate  how we design our surroundings  and how we can better support divergent minds. When we allow our wide variety of brain makeups to flourish  we create a better tomorrow for us all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651711262773,"sku":"ByrdShop_0062876791","price":38.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780062876799.jpg?v=1781837982","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/divergent-mind-thriving-in-a-world-that-wasnt-designed-for-you-9780062876799","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}