Neurodivergent, By Nature

A timely and interesting study of the value and meaning of “nature” to neurodivergent personalities. -- Richard Smyth * New Scientist *
A persuasive and passionate book that explains the vitally important connections to be made with nature that can radically improve neurodivergent lives (and everyone else's too). * Robin Ince, author of Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal *
A fascinating insight into how nature works for neurodivergent folk, and how neurodivergent folk work for nature. What a wonderful symbiosis. * Kate Bradbury, author of One Garden Against the World *
A fascinating and necessary book. Joe Harkness captures the deep connection between neurodivergent people and the natural world. * Katherine May, author of Wintering *
Truly enlightening – I learned such a lot. * Melissa Harrison, author of Homecoming *
A humane and timely perspective into our relationship with the natural world. Joe Harkness writes with a rare authority and insight. The scales should fall from all our eyes. * Jon Dunn, author of The Glitter in the Green *
Fascinating and necessary. -- Richard Smyth * New Scientist *
A thoughtful, well-researched and very powerful call for diversity and inclusivity, for the benefit of both people and nature. * Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds That Changed the World *
As valuable as it is timely ... this open and honest presentation of real human stories makes for an informative read that anybody can enjoy. * Buzz Magazine *
Harkness writes movingly about how the rhythm of the seasons, and the predictability of the natural environment, act as a balm for those who are neurodivergent. * Mail on Sunday *
Harkness is a chatty, enthusiastic guide to a field he knows well, and he speaks with a huge number of people, all with enlightening stories to tell. -- Richard Smyth * New Scientist *