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Autistics, disabled people, allies, parents and carers - which books you should read based on who you are
As an autistic girly with a special interest in reading, I am here at your disposal to recommend you your reading list for 2026. I read over 200 books in 2025 and many of them were on the topics of neurodivergence and disability.
So, whether you are neurodivergent, chronically ill or disabled yourself (or all 3 - lucky you!), or looking to be a better ally for the disabled community (bonus points for the teachers seeking to be better allies), here are my top book recommen
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jan 125 min read


I wrote a blog post... and I got paid for it
Months and months ago I wrote a book. I was bed-bound with physical fatigue and I was in an ADHD hyperfixation kind of mood, so what better to do than write an entire book, right? The product was a 40,000 word memoir detailing my experiences growing up and growing into my disability and the way I've experienced the world as a result. I've always wanted to write a book, to see my book one day on local bookstore shelves. I think it has been a natural product of being such an av
Saffron Canny-Smith
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Don't Ask me to Work for Free
I am a disabled person. I cannot work full-time, or even part-time at the moment due to my ill health. I do what limited work I can -...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jul 16, 20251 min read
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