YA Novels with Neurodiversity Representation

Test your knowledge about Young Adult Novels that feature characters with neurodivergent traits.

12 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," what is the name of the protagonist with autism spectrum disorder?

  1. Christopher Boone
  2. Ed Boone
  3. Judy Boone
  4. Siobhan
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which YA novel features a protagonist with Tourette syndrome who is trying to solve a mystery?

  1. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
  2. The Fault in Our Stars
  3. Turtles All the Way Down
  4. Eleanor & Park
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "Eleanor & Park," what is the name of the character with Asperger's syndrome?

  1. Eleanor Douglas
  2. Park Sheridan
  3. Richie Norton
  4. Tina
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which YA novel features a protagonist with dyslexia who is struggling with school and family life?

  1. The Hate U Give
  2. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
  3. The Sun Is Also a Star
  4. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Hate U Give," what is the name of the character with ADHD?

  1. Starr Carter
  2. Khalil Harris
  3. Chris Maverick
  4. Issa
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which YA novel features a protagonist with OCD who is trying to overcome her fears and anxieties?

  1. Speak
  2. Thirteen Reasons Why
  3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
  4. Looking for Alaska
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which YA novel features a protagonist with bipolar disorder who is trying to find her place in the world?

  1. The Fault in Our Stars
  2. I'll Give You the Sun
  3. The Sky Is Everywhere
  4. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Sky Is Everywhere," what is the name of the character with anxiety disorder?

  1. Lennie Walker
  2. Bailey Rydell
  3. Joe Talbert
  4. Sarah
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which YA novel features a protagonist with PTSD who is trying to cope with the aftermath of a traumatic event?

  1. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
  2. The Fault in Our Stars
  3. All the Bright Places
  4. Eleanor & Park
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian," what is the name of the character with Tourette syndrome?

  1. Junior Polatkin
  2. Rowdy
  3. Gordy
  4. Eugene
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which YA novel features a protagonist with autism spectrum disorder who is trying to navigate the challenges of high school?

  1. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
  2. The Fault in Our Stars
  3. Turtles All the Way Down
  4. Eleanor & Park
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which YA novel features a protagonist with OCD who is trying to overcome her compulsions?

  1. Speak
  2. Thirteen Reasons Why
  3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
  4. Looking for Alaska