Growing up, Chlo Hayden felt like she''d crash-landed on an alien planet where nothing made sense. <i>Eye contact? Small talk? And why are you people so touch-oriented?</i> She moved between 10 schools in 8 years, struggling to become a person she believed society would accept, and was eventually diagnosed with autism and ADHD. When a life-changing group of allies showed her that <i>different</i> did not mean <i>less,</i> she learned to celebrate her true voice and find her happily ever after. <br><br>This is a moving, at times funny story of how it feels to be neurodivergent as well as a practical guide, with advice for living with meltdowns and shutdowns, tips for finding supportive communities and much more. <br><br>Whether you''re neurodivergent or supporting those who are,?<i>Different, Not Less</i>?will inspire you to create a more inclusive world where everyone feels like they belong.