It Takes All Kinds of Minds

Fostering Neurodivergent Thriving at School

Rachael Davis, Claire O’Neill, Sue Fletcher-Watson (University of Edinburgh)

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22 December 2025

Inclusive education & mainstreaming; Organisation & management of education; Primary & middle schools; Secondary schools; Teaching of specific learning difficulties & needs

It Takes All Kinds of Minds provides an inspiring and accessible introduction to neurodiversity in educational settings, informed by research and real-world experience.

Drawing upon core principles that underpin the neurodiversity paradigm, the book offers a carefully curated collection of chapters exploring many different kinds of minds and how they can best learn and flourish at school. The book is divided into three main parts: Environments, Practice and Pedagogy, and Relationships In and Around School, with each chapter underpinned by core values of care, inclusion, celebration of difference and the collective power of diverse minds. Pioneering contributions help to realise a vision of environments, relational systems and pedagogical practices that are designed for all minds, learners and educators.

Placing a focus on amplifying neurodivergent voices and having a direct impact on practice, this book is essential reading for practitioners at all stages of teacher education and professional development, as well as clinicians and outside agencies that work in partnership with schools.

Edited by: Rachael Davis, Claire O’Neill, Sue Fletcher-Watson (University of Edinburgh)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032796222
ISBN 10: 1032796227
Pages: 270
Publication Date: 22 December 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Rachael Davis is a lecturer in Psychology and Education at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Informed by her experiences as a teaching assistant, Rachel’s current research prioritises neurodivergence voices to inform best practice in educational settings. She is a strong advocate of public engagement and community outreach; ensuring that research is accessible for everyone. Claire O’Neill is an experienced teacher and teacher-educator, working in the areas of inclusion, neurodiversity and wellbeing. She is also a writer and researcher and shared her participatory autism research at the It Takes All Kinds of Minds conference in 2023. Claire’s lived experience as a neurodivergent parent of two neurodivergent children informs both her professional work and research. Sue Fletcher-Watson is a Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Edinburgh and was Co-Chair of the It Takes All Kinds of Minds conference in March 2023. Her recent research has focused on investigations of the double empathy problem in cross-neurotype interactions, and on the application of the neurodiversity paradigm to methods of school support. Sue uses co-production methods in all her work and is an advocate for neurodivergent leadership in research. She is also a parent of two neurodivergent children.

Reviews for It Takes All Kinds of Minds: Fostering Neurodivergent Thriving at School

“Clear, comprehensive, and brilliant; an indispensible resource for teachers, administrators, policymakers, and anyone interested in helping the next generation thrive. The sensible, practical strategies for inclusive education that the authors present in this marvellous book will support the well-being and scholastic success of every sort of young mind.” - Nick Walker, Professor of Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies “I love the whole book. It is such a nourishing and hopeful read. I think what has stood out to me most is that the book takes us forward. There is so much to complain about in education, but this put a fire in my belly.” – Kerry Murphy, Early Childhood Specialist “This is a brilliantly accessible book covering practical ways to implement neurodiversity-affirming approaches that will benefit all. Covering a wide range of perspectives and topics, this is essential reading for practitioners.” - Victoria Honeybourne, Neurodiversity Specialist and Author