Neurodiversity Affirming Resources

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    Neurodiversity Affirming Resources

    So you want to learn about neurodiversity, how to be a better ally and lean into supporting your child in an affirming way.

    First of all, LOVE IT! We are learning to unpack old stories that we know or grew up with, make space for that part of ourselves and our history and are listening to those with lived experience more. We are always grateful for those who speak up so that we may listen. More advocates are creating resources, providing input into research and helping spread education so that the public can lean into it. Thank you for listening and learning, so that when we know better, we can do better.

    Here are some resources from those in the field which are broadly considered affirming, many from neurodivergent authors themselves.

    These resources are focused around the autism and ADHD neurotypes, as is Sandhya’s field of focus but wanted to take a moment to acknowledge that neurodivergence includes other types of neurocognitive variations too.

    Enjoy!

    Books for Children:

    Older Children

    LGBTIQ related

    Resources/Books for Adults:

     

    Start Here: A Guide for Parents of Autistic Kids by Autistic Self-Advocacy Network

    Understanding the Autistic Mind by Neuroclastic

    What Every Autistic Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew by Autism Women’s Network

    Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity

     

     

    The Reason I Jump: One Boy’s Voice from the Silence of Autism by Naoki Higashida

    Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed By You by Jenna Nerenberg

    We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation by Eric Garcia

    Untypical: How the World Isn’t Built for Autistic People and What We Should All Do About It by Pete Wharmby

    Looking after your Autistic Self: A Personalised Self-Care Approach to Managing Your Sensory and Emotional Well-Being by Niamh Garvey

    Back from the Brink: Stories of Resilience, Reconciliation, and Reconnection by Tim Chan and Sarah Chan

    Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman

    Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Dr Barry Prizant

    “Learning Outside The Lines: Two Ivy League Students With Learning Disabilities And ADHD Give You The Tools For Academic Success and Educational Revolution” Johnathan Mooney

    Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children: A Guide for Autistic Wellbeing by Dr. Luke Beardon (ND Author)

    Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason by Alfie Kohn

    The Parents’ Practical Guide to Resilience for Children Aged 2-10 on the Autism Spectrum: Two to 10 years by Yenn Purkis and Emma Goodall

    Talking with Your Child about Their Autism Diagnosis: A Guide for Parents by Raelene Dundon

    Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life by Dr Stuart Shanker

    Neurodivergent Narwhals (a whole host of resources for autistic children with adorable infographics)

    Different, Not Less by Chloe Hayden

    We’re All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise

    Podcasts/Video

     

    The Neurodivergent Woman by Monique Mitchelson and Michelle Livock

    Two Sides of the Spectrum by Meg Proctor

    Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy by Play Learn Chat The Deep Dive by Michael Coles

    How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe

    ADHD for Smart Ass Women by Tracey Otsuka

     

    Things it’s ok to ask for when you have ADHD – Webinar by Ellie Middleton

    Connor De Wolfe‘s Tik Tok

    Yo Samdy Sam: YouTube channel on Autism

    Different not Less: Youtube Channel by Chloe Hayden

    Purple Ella: YouTube Channel on Autism and Disability

    Amazing Kids: Autism Spectrum Condition by Amazing Things Project

    Let’s Talk About ADHD by National Centre for Mental Health

    What’s It Like to Have ADHD by ADHDVoices

    Welcome to the Autistic Community by Autistic Self-Advocacy Network

    Talking to my Children About Autism by Reframing Autism

    Clinical Skill Resources

    The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills by Sonny Jane Wise

    Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD by Monique Mitchelson and Jennifer Kemp

    Helping Autistic Teens to Manage Anxiety: Strategies and Worksheets using ACT, CBT and DBT skills by Theresa Kidd

    Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else by Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland & Jamell White

    The Explosive Child by Dr Ross Greene

    Beyond/Behaviour by Mona Delahooke

    What’s Up Flip Chart by Sandhya Menon

    The Amazing Autistic Brain Cards by Glòria Durà-Vilà

    Ready Rocket Resources by Tash O’Connor and Bella Martini

    Body Signals by St Luke’s Resources

    Ready to Learn (Interoception kit) by Government of South Australia

    The Interoception Curriculum by Kelly Mahler

    Standing up for Myself Book for Neurodivergent Kids and Teens (9-15 years)

    Sensory Certifcate for SLPs by Jessie Ginsburg

    Professional Certificate in Neurodiversification of Clinical and Educational Practice by Ausome Training

    On Being a Neurodiversity Affirming Therapist by Rachel Dorsey

    Konnect Kids Social Curriculum by AuSome Training

    Autism Level Up! for Energy Regulation resources

    Spoon Thieves by Nurture Clinical Psychology Neurodivergent Me: Cards to Explore your Neurodivergent Identity by Nurture Clinical Psychology

    Parent Workshops

    Autism and ADHD Parent Education by Sandhya Menon

    Collection of Webinars on Autism by AuSome Training

    Collection of Webinars on Autism, Masking, Anxiety and PDA by Kristy Forbes

    Understanding the ND Affirming Paradigm by Adina Levy

    Self-Reg by Dr Stuart Shanker

    At Peace Parents (Workshops for PDA kids) by Dr Casey Ehrlich

    Autism and Neurodiversity Masterclass by Autism Camp, a collection of autistic voices around the world

    If you’re looking for lived experience voices, here are some great Facebook groups to listen to.

    And Instagram Pages:

    Thank you for listening to the neurodivergent voice. Should there be a resource that you’d like to add to the list that you’ve found helpful, please do email me at smenon@onwardsandupwardspsychology.com.au.