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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


Energy Saving Tips from a Fatigued Girly
If there's one thing I am quickly becoming good at, it's finding ways to save my energy. There aren't many good things about being...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Sep 2, 20253 min read


I Miss
I miss me. I miss the old me, the younger me. I miss the me of 8 months ago. Happy, calm, naïve. Unknowing of what was to come. I miss...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Aug 8, 20251 min read


My Progress - Seeking Help for ME/CFS
I've been dealing with a whole host of health problems this year, from anxiety and depression, to autistic burnout, ME/CFS and a myriad...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Slow Down, You're Doing Fine.
You can't be everything you want to be before your time. - Billy Joel But seriously, slow down. There is an immense pressure from society...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Aug 4, 20252 min read


2025 - the Hardest Year of my Life
Okay, maybe that title's a bit rich, but the first half of this year has definitely been a challenging year for me. I started off the...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Aug 1, 20252 min read


What Katy Did - Why you Should Read it if you're Disabled
An image of the copy I have of What Katy Did Last week, I felt a strong urge to re-read one of my favourite children's classics books. I...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jul 18, 20253 min read


Schools: Cesspits for Ableism
This post is about the ableism that is rife in Australian high schools.
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jul 1, 20253 min read
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