Introduction: Once Upon a Time . . .
Chapter 1: Growing Up 'Quirky'
Chapter 2: School
Chapter 3: Sensory Issues, Stimming, Meltdowns, Shutdowns and
Burnout
Chapter 4: Friends and Sidekicks
Chapter 5: Mental Health
Chapter 6: Seeking a Diagnosis
Chapter 7: Settling into Who You Are
Chapter 8: Eye Sparkles
Chapter 9: Adulting
Conclusion: Finding Your Happily Ever After
Chloé Hayden is an award-winning actor and disability advocate, motivational speaker and social media influencer whose story of being 'different, not less' has attracted a worldwide following. She stars as Quinni in Heartbreak High, the Netflix remake of the iconic Australian series.
'This book, like the author themselves, radiates a fierce,
unapologetic and joyous Disability Pride that makes it impossible
to put down . . . This book is a marvel.'
-Jordon Steele-John, Disability Rights Advocate and Australian
Senator
'Chloé's spirit in the face of adversity had me cheering! A
powerful book packed with insights for building a future in which
no one is left behind.'
-Taryn Brumfitt, Founder of The Body Image Movement and Director of
Embrace and Embrace Kids
'Chloé's heartfelt and powerful writing had me glued to my seat and
turning the pages, which is no easy feat for this ADHD-er . . . It
will make you laugh, cry and snort out loud.'
-Katie Koullas, CEO, Yellow Ladybugs
'The guide to life that I wish I'd been handed when I was an
undiagnosed Autistic kid, unsure of my place in the world . . . a
book to change lives.'
-Clem Bastow, Author of Late Bloomer
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