Neurodiversity
Resources and events for the neurodiverse community, including people with ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and more.
Neurodiversity resources at the library
Neurodiversity resources at the library
Booklists
Autism for Adults
This booklist includes biographies, fiction and non-fiction titles that help demystify and celebrate autistic minds.
ADHD Smart
Books for adults with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and parents/carers helping children to navigate life with ADHD.
Neurodiversity - Our Voices - Teens
First crushes & budding romances; solving mysteries alongside friends; and navigating the stresses of high school & daily life.
Picture Books about Neurodiversity, Autism & Sensory Issues
Positive picture books featuring neurodiverse characters that help readers better understand or relate to children with sensory issues.
Autism
Autism New Zealand defines autism as a neurodevelopmental condition that affects cognitive, sensory, and social processing, changing the way people see the world and interact with others. They provide services and support, education and information on autism for autistic people and family / whānau, caregivers, and professionals who engage with them. The Autism New Zealand website has information on autism and resources for navigating it.
In April, Autism New Zealand runs Autism Acceptance Month.
- Discover local autism organisations on CINCH Community Information Christchurch
- Visit the Autism New Zealand website
- Like Autism New Zealand on Facebook
- Find out more about Autism Acceptance Month
He Karu, He Taringa Film Screening, part of a series
Drop in and watch the short film, He Karu, He Taringa, a story about how a takiwātanga (autistic) child sees and hears the world.
Sensory Hour at Redwood Library, part of a series
Aimed specifically at children and adults with sensory sensitivities, who may experience difficulties using a large, busy library.
Sensory Hour at Tūranga, part of a series
Sensory Hour is an oopportunity for people with sensory sensitivities to relax and enjoy the library.
Supporting Social Skills Workshop
Apr 29th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Are you a parent or teacher of a neurodivergent child (0-18 years)? Learn how you can support their social skills with Talk Together.
He Karu, He Taringa Film Screening, part of a series
Drop in and watch the short film, He Karu, He Taringa, a story about how a takiwātanga (autistic) child sees and hears the world.
Sensory Hour at Redwood Library, part of a series
Aimed specifically at children and adults with sensory sensitivities, who may experience difficulties using a large, busy library.
Sensory Hour at Tūranga, part of a series
Sensory Hour is an oopportunity for people with sensory sensitivities to relax and enjoy the library.
Supporting Social Skills Workshop
Apr 29th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Are you a parent or teacher of a neurodivergent child (0-18 years)? Learn how you can support their social skills with Talk Together.
Booklists
Sensory Experiences: Picture Books for Tamariki and Whānau
Picture books about tamariki with diverse sensory needs.
Autism for Adults
This booklist includes biographies, fiction and non-fiction titles that help demystify and celebrate autistic minds.
Autism
Dyslexia
Dyslexia resources
Dyslexia
Learn about dyslexia, explore useful resources for dyslexic people, and find dyslexia-friendly books to read.
Dyslexia and eBook settings
Do you struggle to read because of dyslexia? Our eBook providers have many options for people with dyslexia.
Confessions of a dyslexic librarian
Find out how Katie has rediscovered the joy of reading through accessible formats, namely eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Dyslexia
Learn about dyslexia, explore useful resources for dyslexic people, and find dyslexia-friendly books to read.
Dyslexia and eBook settings
Do you struggle to read because of dyslexia? Our eBook providers have many options for people with dyslexia.
Confessions of a dyslexic librarian
Find out how Katie has rediscovered the joy of reading through accessible formats, namely eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Resources about Dyslexia
Neurodiversity - Our Voices - Teens
First crushes & budding romances; solving mysteries alongside friends; and navigating the stresses of high school & daily life.
Picture Books about Neurodiversity, Autism & Sensory Issues
Positive picture books featuring neurodiverse characters that help readers better understand or relate to children with sensory issues.
Podcast - Discussing Autism
Podcast episode from human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia, with suggested reading and resources on the topic of Autism.
Sensory Experiences: Picture Books for Tamariki and Whānau
Picture books about tamariki with diverse sensory needs.
Neurodiversity - Our Voices - Teens
First crushes & budding romances; solving mysteries alongside friends; and navigating the stresses of high school & daily life.
Picture Books about Neurodiversity, Autism & Sensory Issues
Positive picture books featuring neurodiverse characters that help readers better understand or relate to children with sensory issues.
Podcast - Discussing Autism
Podcast episode from human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia, with suggested reading and resources on the topic of Autism.
Sensory Experiences: Picture Books for Tamariki and Whānau
Picture books about tamariki with diverse sensory needs.
Listen: Katie talks about dyslexia
Librarian Katie talks to Amy about dyslexia. Read the blog post Confessions of a dyslexic librarian.
Confessions of a dyslexic librarian
Find out how Katie has rediscovered the joy of reading through accessible formats, namely eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Listen: Interview with Dr Annick Janson
Clinical psychologist Dr Annick Janson (mother of Yaniv Janson) spoke to us from her home in Raglan about her personal and professional experience of the challenges and beautiful opportunities that neurodiversity can bring for whānau.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week in 2025 was on from 17-23 March and its purpose is "...to help the world to understand, value and celebrate the talents of neurodiverse minds".
The neurodiverse community includes people with ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and more.