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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


ADHD energy but ME/CFS fatigue: I'm a walking, talking oxymoron
My ADHD leaves me with an eternal itch to want to move. I am constantly restless, but also constantly fatigued from ME/CFS. From lots of past experience, I know that if I give into my ADHD desires to move and do a million and one different things, I will end up very sick and bed-bound for days (my teenage self did this a lot)
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jan 52 min read


Is Virgin Airlines neurodivergent-friendly?
I recently travelled with Virgin airlines for the first time whilst using their diability services and wearing my sunflower lanyard. The...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Autistic Adults Don't Exist
...At least, according to Mark Butler. I find this laughable, especially as I am sitting here writing this blog post and... existing! In...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Sep 1, 20252 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


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


Disabled Pride - Why Would You be Proud of Your Disability?
What id Disability Pride Month? Do I identify as disabled, and why should I be proud about that?
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jul 7, 20253 min read


So I'm Autistic?
Autism. A little boy. Antisocial. Loves trains and numbers. Good at maths. Bad at socialising. The weird kid. The outcast. Throws himself...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jun 29, 20252 min read
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