Resources for Neurodivergent Folks
Austism resources:
Organization Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) - A nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people, focused on promoting acceptance and inclusion for autistic individuals.
Organization Autism Society - a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders through advocacy, support, and education.
Organization Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) - A community dedicated to supporting and empowering autistic women, girls, and nonbinary people.
Organization Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) - A community dedicated to supporting and empowering autistic women, girls, and nonbinary people.
Website Embrace Autism - Embrace Autism is an online platform and community that provides self-administered diagnostic tests and assessments, information, resources, and support for individuals and families touched by autism, with a focus on neurodiversity and acceptance.
Book Authoring Autism: On Rhetoric and Neurological Queerness by Melanie Yergeau - A book that challenges traditional notions of language and communication by exploring the writing practices of autistic individuals.
Book I Think I Might Be Autistic: A Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and Self-Discovery for Adults by Cynthia Kim - A comprehensive guide to autism diagnosis and self-discovery, written by an autistic author.
Book The Autistic Trans Guide to Life: A Handbook for Autistic Trans People, Their Loved Ones & Professionals by Yenn Perkis and Wenn Lawson - A practical guide that addresses the unique challenges faced by autistic transgender individuals.
Book The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens by Yenn Purkis and Tanya Masterman-Smith - A guide that offers practical advice and strategies for navigating the challenges of adolescence as an autistic individual.
Book Spectrums: Autistic Transgender People in Their Own Words edited by Maxfield Sparrow. This anthology shares personal stories from autistic transgender individuals, highlighting the intersectionality of their experiences.
Book College Success For Students on the Autism Spectrum by S. Jay Kuder, Amy Accardo, John Woodruff. Although I admittedly haven’t read the book, I listened to a podcast that featured an interview with one of the authors. It seems a much needed topic to address, college success for autistic folks.
Podcast Autism in the Adult with host Theresa M Regan, PhD. Very practical podcast that tackles common challenges for autistic folks.
Podcast Divergent Conversations with hosts Dr. Megan Neff and Patrick Casale. Like Autism and the Adult, this podcast has a variety of neurodiversity-focused topics it covers.
ADHD resources:
Organization CHADD. The source of the most reliable high quality information about ADHD.
Book Still Distracted After All These Years: Help and Support for Older Adults with ADHD by Kathleen D. Nadeau, PhD - A book that offers perspective, findings, and suggestions for the often-ignored and under-researched topic of how ADHD impacts older adults.
Book Order from Chaos by Jaclyn Paul and Lynne Edris - A book that offers practical strategies for organizing your life and managing ADHD-related challenges.
Book A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank - A book that explores the unique experiences of women with ADHD, including issues related to self-esteem, relationships, and career success.
Book Is It You, Me, or Adult ADD?: Stopping the Roller Coaster When Someone You love Had Attention Deficit Disorder by Gina Pera. It has dated language, first off, but it’s also a relatable and comprehensive guide addressing the challenges faced by individuals and their loved ones living with ADHD, offering insights and strategies for navigating relationships and daily life.
Book Still Distracted After All These Years: Help and Support For Older Adults With ADHD by Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, PhD. The only book of its kind that I know of, this book addresses ADHD as it presents in older adults.
Podcast I have ADHD hosted by Kristen Carder. Helpful for understanding and building compassion for experience with adult ADHD.
Podcast ADHD reWired hosted by Eric Tivers, featuring interviews with ADHD experts, coaches, and individuals sharing their personal stories and strategies for managing ADHD.
General Neurodivergent resources:
Podcast The Neurodiverging Podcast hosted by Danielle Sullivan. A podcast that explores neurodiversity and its implications for individuals, families, and communities, with a focus on ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent conditions.