MAKES SENSE TO ME | The Neurodivergent Bookshop

Newly Released & Upcoming Books

Mark your to-read lists with these New and Upcoming Books! From debuts to new stories from beloved authors, these books won't let you stop reading. Upcoming books available for Preorder NOW.

Grey: A picture book poem about feelings and acceptance

Grey: A picture book poem about feelings and acceptance

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Welcome to AuDHD: How to Survive (and Thrive) as an Adult with Autism and ADHD

Welcome to AuDHD: How to Survive (and Thrive) as an Adult with Autism and ADHD

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Understanding and Affirming Autistic Clients: A Primer for Mental Health Professionals

Understanding and Affirming Autistic Clients: A Primer for Mental Health Professionals

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I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You

I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You

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ADHD Money: A Finance Book Made for Your Neurodivergent Brain

ADHD Money: A Finance Book Made for Your Neurodivergent Brain

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The Double Empathy Reader: Exploring Theory, Neurodivergent Lived Experience and Implications for Practice

The Double Empathy Reader: Exploring Theory, Neurodivergent Lived Experience and Implications for Practice

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Pity Party: the hilarious and heartfelt novel you have to read this summer

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Pity Party: the hilarious and heartfelt novel you have to read this summer

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Finding Joy in Studying: An Autistic and ADHD Guide to Uncovering the Study Skills That Work for You

Finding Joy in Studying: An Autistic and ADHD Guide to Uncovering the Study Skills That Work for You

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Contemporary Philosophy of Autism

Contemporary Philosophy of Autism

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Fragmented Yet Whole: Embracing neurodivergence, healing and self-discovery

Fragmented Yet Whole: Embracing neurodivergence, healing and self-discovery

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Spotlight Bookshelf

Discover our handpicked selection of must-read titles, from best sellers to under-the-radar indie gems. A literary adventure awaits with these page turners, ranging from neurodiversity non-fiction to fantasy fiction, romance novels and more! Let MAKES SENSE TO ME guide you to your next book crush.

ADHD Unpacked: Everything you need to know to survive and thrive as an adult with ADHD

ADHD Unpacked: Everything you need to know to survive and thrive as an adult with ADHD

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The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture

The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture

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Breaking My Silence: I could no longer hide my OCD and anxiety. So I told my story and it set me free.

Breaking My Silence: I could no longer hide my OCD and anxiety. So I told my story and it set me free.

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Autistics in Academia

Autistics in Academia

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A Different Sort of Normal: The award-winning true story about growing up autistic

A Different Sort of Normal: The award-winning true story about growing up autistic

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This is Who I Am

This is Who I Am

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No Filters : a mother and teenage daughter love story

No Filters : a mother and teenage daughter love story

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An Improbable Psychiatrist

An Improbable Psychiatrist

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Untypical: How the world isn’t built for autistic people and what we should all do about it

Untypical: How the world isn’t built for autistic people and what we should all do about it

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But Everyone Feels This Way: How an Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life

But Everyone Feels This Way: How an Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life

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What's Your Dream?: Find Your Passion. Love Your Work. Build a Richer Life.

What's Your Dream?: Find Your Passion. Love Your Work. Build a Richer Life.

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Pace Yourself: How to have energy in an exhausting world

Pace Yourself: How to have energy in an exhausting world

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Book Love

Book Love

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Peace Is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life

Peace Is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life

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A Kids Book About Disability

A Kids Book About Disability

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A Kids Book About Executive Functioning

A Kids Book About Executive Functioning

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The Neurodiverse Workplace

The Neurodiverse Workplace

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Invisible Things

Invisible Things

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Dog Man: 1

Dog Man: 1

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Anxiety: Practical About Panic: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety: Practical About Panic: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety Disorder

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The Eating Disorder Recovery Journal

The Eating Disorder Recovery Journal

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The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity

The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity

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It All Makes Sense Now

It All Makes Sense Now

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When I Feel Red : A powerful story of dyspraxia, identity and finding your place in the world

When I Feel Red : A powerful story of dyspraxia, identity and finding your place in the world

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ADHD For Smart Ass Women : How to fall in love with your neurodivergent brain

ADHD For Smart Ass Women : How to fall in love with your neurodivergent brain

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New Treasures

Discover the latest in sensory and bookish delights here. Fidget, Stim and Play in comfort at the one-stop destination for all things neurofabulous!

Invisible Things Feelings Flash Cards

Invisible Things Feelings Flash Cards

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Cards Against Anxiety: A Guidebook and Cards to Help You Stress Less

Cards Against Anxiety: A Guidebook and Cards to Help You Stress Less

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Bubble Tea Squishy Keychain

Bubble Tea Squishy Keychain

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Sausage Dog Squishy

Sausage Dog Squishy

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Rainbow Furry Face Squish Ball

Rainbow Furry Face Squish Ball

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Neon Furry Face Squish Ball

Neon Furry Face Squish Ball

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Giant Neon Squish Ball

Giant Neon Squish Ball

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Sleepy Dino Squishy

Sleepy Dino Squishy

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Visual Timer - Blue

Visual Timer - Blue

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Visual Timer - Green

Visual Timer - Green

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Browse Collections

CHRONIC PAIN & ILLNESS
Our Chronic Pain Book Collection brings together a powerful lineup of books...

CHRONIC PAIN & ILLNESS
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Shop engaging picture books and graphic novels celebrating neurodiversity. Featuring autism, ADHD,...

COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
DISABILITY RIGHTS, ADVOCACY & ACCEPTANCE
Disability Rights, Advocacy & Radical Acceptance This collection champions disabled voices and...

DISABILITY RIGHTS, ADVOCACY & ACCEPTANCE
EDUCATION
Education doesn’t have to be one-size-fits-all — and this collection proves it....

EDUCATION
FICTION
Cosy up and get ready to explore the extraordinary world of fiction...

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KIDS
Our Kids Collection is packed with books that make reading fun, affirming,...

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LGBTQIA+
Bold, affirming, and joyfully queer—this collection celebrates the rich intersection of LGBTQIA+...

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NEURODIVERSITY
Celebrate minds that work differently—with books that challenge stereotypes, spark self-understanding, and...

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PARENTING
Parenting can be overwhelming, beautiful, and full of questions — especially when...

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PICTURE BOOKS
These books celebrate visual storytelling, accessible language, and inclusive themes. Whether you're...

PICTURE BOOKS
TEENS
A bold, honest, and necessary collection of books for teens navigating a...

TEENS
YOUNG ADULT (YA)
Coming of age meets coming into power. This YA collection brings together...

YOUNG ADULT (YA)

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Neuro-affirming Accessories

Lived Experience Expert Sticker

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Fidget Stim Play Sticker - MAKES SENSE TO ME

MSTM Range

Our exclusive range of bookish goodies that celebrate difference and embrace neurodiversity...

MSTM Range

Let customers speak for us

from 15 reviews

Very happy! 🥰

Staff really helpful with shipping issues, packaging is so lovely!!! Books bought for a gift - I’m sure I will be ordering again 🩷

D.H.

04/05/2025

MAKES SENSE TO ME

Beautiful and comforting

Not only are these stim toys beautiful, they're extremely soothing

Customer

03/22/2025

Sausage Dog Squishy

all that glimmers!

So pleased to have found this wonderful bookshop. Will continue to recommend to all my autistic friends! Thank you! P.S love the packaging x

EMILY MANN

02/24/2025

Wonderful!

I'm a fan of Catherine's podcast and approach - and delighted to dip into her book. Its exactly the information needed to support late-diagnosed autistic women (like myself) - easy to digest - and provided some great questions to allow deeper reflection for my journey. Highly recommend!

Caroline Tomes

02/23/2025

Rediscovered: A Compassionate and Courageous Guide for Late Discovered Autistic Women (and Their Allies)

Such a lovely bookshop!

So glad to have found your bookshop, my package arrived today so beautifully wrapped it made my heart very happy - if only I'd taken a photo first! 😍

Sophie

02/21/2025

Just what I needed this Winter

Easy to read, and felt really relevant given the uncertainty in the world. I liked how the author brought the lessons to life through story and research. Gave me a lot of reflect on!

Chris T.

02/19/2025

Momentum: 13 Ways to Unlock Your Potential

Great Service

Very excited to read this book. Delivery was quick and the book packaged lovingly :)

Louise Mainwaring

02/01/2025

We needed this!

MSTM is a beautifully designed, well considered website. It is clear that much time and care has gone into accessibility and the curation of work by and regarding neurodivergent people.
The delivery is prompt and customer service is helpful and welcoming . I have also visited MSTM pop-up book shop. Lovely fidget toys, all great quality.
Thank you for existing, MSTM! We needed this!

Dianne

01/30/2025

Beautiful book box, great value!

Very impressed with my Special Interest book box. It was beautifully packaged, containing 3 informative books that I still regularly use for reference (the MSTM bookmark is well thought out and has been great for referencing). Also included a sturdy MSTM tote bag! Speedy delivery too. Thank you MSTM! I will definitely recommend to friends.

Fidgets & Daydreams - SPECIAL INTEREST Book Box

Fantastic selection of books!

Really enjoyed all of them, have recommended the site to friends!

Hannah McIntosh

01/28/2025

Neurodiversity 101 - WELCOME Book Box

Great online store

Couldn’t be happier with my online experience the website is user friendly and package arrived on the expected time frame. High quality packaging, very pleased.

Michelle Ramsey

From Festival Find to Online Shop: A Great Experience with Makes Sense To Me

I first came across Makes Sense To Me at Unlimited (awesome disability arts festival at the Southbank Centre in London). The founders were super friendly and approachable and I enjoyed picking out stickers and bookmarks. I have recently listened to the audiobook version of 'All Tangled Up in Autism & Chronic Illness', I found the book so useful I returned to Makes Sense to Me online to buy a paper copy. My book was dispatched quickly in beautiful eco-friendly packaging. Will definitely be using the online shop again :-) Hope to see you are more events too

Naomi Fairweather

01/25/2025

All Tangled Up in Autism and Chronic Illness : A guide to navigating multiple conditions

Thank you! Wonderful book boxes :)

I really loved my book box! I'm half way through the books and getting so much from them as a neurodivergent person getting to know myself (and my brain!), and they arrived in such a thoughtful, beautiful package - it was clear a lot of care went into curating and creating them. I would highly recommend them for anyone looking to learn more about neurodiverse experiences and/or read more neurodivergent authors.

Daisy S.

08/08/2024

Fidgets & Daydreams - WELCOME Book Box

Awesome!

Super quick delivery, and really pretty and careful packaging! I’m so happy that this store exists :) very worth it!

Rita Luis Costa

Actually Autistic - WELCOME Book Box

Beautiful

What a beautiful website, beautiful ethos and amazing books what else could I ask for. Loved the packaging and excellent customer service. Thank you will order again

Vee Thomas

07/31/2024

Burnout Blanket - WELCOME Book Box