Call for Proposals – Exclusion, Cognition, and Neurodiversity: Understanding the Mental Worlds of Neurodivergent Individuals

Vernon Press invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit book proposals on the topic of Exclusion, Cognition, and Neurodiversity. This is an excellent opportunity to publish research on neurodiversity, cognitive processes, and inclusive practices with a leading academic publisher.

Why Submit a Proposal?

Every individual is a particular human being. It’s very difficult to understand why humanity behaves in one way or another in spaces such as work, school, the house etc. Neurodiversity reminds us that these differences are not flaws to be corrected, but variations in how our brains process, interpret, and respond to the world around us.

Timely and accurate diagnosis, whether in childhood or adulthood, can be life-changing. For many adults, receiving a diagnosis offers long-awaited clarity about their experiences, strengths, and challenges, and can open access to resources, accommodations, and self-advocacy tools. Yet, the path to diagnosis often remains fraught with misunderstanding, bias, and systemic barriers.

Equally important is cultivating a deeper awareness of how neurodivergent people perceive and interpret the world. These perspectives, far from being deficits, expand our collective understanding of human cognition and offer unique contributions to education, work, creativity, and community life.

Recent research trends

In recent years, research has deepened our understanding of neurodivergent cognition and its implications for education, employment, and daily life. Studies on sensory processing differences have shown how environmental factors can either overwhelm or enable focus and creativity. Investigations into executive functioning have revealed patterns in planning, task-switching, and working memory that differ from neurotypical norms but also bring unique problem-solving approaches.

Recent research in cognitive sciences and neurodiversity highlights:

• Sensory processing differences that influence focus, creativity, and daily functioning

• Executive functioning patterns that provide unique problem-solving approaches

• The impact of educational, social, and workplace environments on neurodivergent inclusion

By publishing your research on neurodiversity, you contribute to a growing academic and public understanding of cognition, exclusion, and inclusive practices.

Scope of the Call for Proposals

Vernon Press welcomes monograph proposals that explore neurodiversity through various academic and interdisciplinary lenses, including psychology, education, cognitive sciences, and social sciences.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• The role of early and late diagnosis in shaping identity and opportunity

• Neurodiversity in primary, secondary, and higher education

• Transition from school to adult life for neurodivergent individuals

• Cognitive processes in autism and other neurodivergent conditions

• Sensory processing differences and their impact on daily functioning

• Executive functioning and adaptive strategies

• Workplace inclusion, accessibility, and career development

• Intersectionality and compounded exclusion (e.g., gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status)

• Policy, advocacy, and systemic reform for neurodiverse inclusion

• Representations of neurodiversity in media, literature, and the arts

• Comparative studies of inclusion models in different cultural or national contexts

How to Submit Your Proposal

To publish a book with Vernon Press, please submit a two-page proposal form to submissions@vernonpress.com. Your submission should include:

1. A summary of your proposed book

2. A short biographical note

3. (If applicable) A list of similar titles

Download the proposal form
More on proposal guidelines

About Vernon Press

Vernon Press is an independent academic publisher specializing in scholarly books across the social sciences and humanities. We collaborate with authors, academic associations, distributors, and library specialists to publish high-impact research.

Our Cognitive Sciences series includes recent publications on neurodiversity and cognition, such as:

• Ways Forward: Progressive Approaches to Providing Therapy with Autistic Individuals – By Britt Angela Couchman

• Behavior Analysis in Higher Education: Applications to Teaching and Supervision – Edited by Andresa A. De Souza & Darlene E. Crone-Todd

• Handbook of Research on Cultural and Cross-Cultural Psychology – Edited by Chandan Maheshkar & Jayant Sonwalkar