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Resources

The following resources have been created by fellow neurodivergent folks:

Neurowild - Em Hammond

Em is a speech therapist who creates graphics and resources for neurodivergent folks, parents/carers, clinicians, and teachers/educators. 

 

Resources available include:

  • Regulation and Executive Function - free pdf explaining the relationship between regulation and executive function for Autistic people. Helps to identify the executive function skills that are difficult, as well as a summary section to write your own dysregulation triggers, and regulation strategies.

  • Helping Neurodivergent Students Find Success in the Classroom - free pdf resource which clearly explains how teachers can support Autistic students in the classroom. All recommendations included have come from the Autistic community and Autistic professionals. All information aligns with the Neurodiversity Movement framework.

  • Check in for Neurodivergent Wellbeing - free pdf resource to scaffold essential considerations when supporting neurodivergent students. May give insight into the 'why' behind behaviour, and can be used as a starting point for developing suitable accommodations and supports.

  • My Mental Battery - pdf resource to explain fluctuating capacity to neurodivergent young people and their families (using tech terminology).

  • Why can't I just DO the thing? - pdf infographic about AuDHD productivity, looking at the specific conditions that need to be met for many AuDHDers to 'do the thing'.

  • When Someone In Your House Is Autistic - pdf resource designed to explain Autism to the other members of the family, and includes things like sensory sensitivity, meltdowns, communication differences, deep interests.

The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast

Hosted by Monique Mitchelson (clinical psychologist) and Dr Michelle Livock (neurotypical clinical neuropsychologist), this podcast is for neurodivergent people as well as their families, friends, partners, bosses, colleagues, and health professionals. Topics covered include assessments, trauma, depression/anxiety, eating disorders, and much more. 

Resources on their website include:

Marie Camin

Marie is a clinical psychologist, researcher, & neurodiversity advocate. Resources on her website include:

  • Get Fed - free pdf resource of information and tips for making regular eating more accessible for AuDHDers (made in collaboration with clinical psychologist Lumen Gorrie)

  • Anxiety vs Stress - free pdf resource explaining the difference between anxiety and stress, and the importance of differentiating the two

  • Resources for Medical Professionals - links to information about health conditions that are commonly more prevalent in Autistic folks, and tips/recommendations for health care providers re: supporting Autistic patients.

  • The Epic Infodump for Newly Identified Autistic Adults - pdf of resources & information

  • Aut Burnout Plan: Prevention & Management - fillable pdf workbook to help Autistic folks understand how to support themselves and/or inform their social supports on how to support them during Autistic burnout. Version licensed for use by clinicians also available.

  • Trauma Informed Healthcare - pdf of information, including tips for choosing a trauma informed healthcare provider, and a communication aide to help folks advocate for themselves in healthcare settings.​

Onwards & Upwards Psychology - Sandhya Menon

Sandhya is an educational & developmental psychologist. Resources on her website include:

  • Parenting courses - self-paced online courses providing neuro-affirming education to help parents understand their child's diagnosis, from how autism and ADHD came to be, to how their brain is wired, to how this impacts the way they see the world, and importantly, their unique pathway of supports.

  • Talking to your child about an Autism diagnosis - pdf resource for parents/carers to walk through with their child when talking to them about Autism. It's set out as a mini-workbook that gives them a little bit of information and is designed to encourage reflection and therefore personalise their identity journey right from the start.

  • What is Masking? - a neurodivergent-created, neuro-affirming pdf tool designed to help kids and teens explore their relationship with their identity.

  • Neuroaffirming Social Skills for Parents - pdf resource which distills neurodiversity affirming practice for social skills into an easy to understand, readable document. Includes sample scripts and fillable templates to advocate for ND affirming social skills

  • Downloadable sheets and posters - free pdf resources covering a variety of topics, including:

    • Supporting sensory sensitivities in Autism

    • Identifying Support Needs

    • Calibrating Interoceptive Awareness of Noise using the Noise-O-Meter

    • Collaborative Problem Solving with Children

    • Updates to Best Practice in Schools

    • And more

Divergent Futures

Hub for comprehensive resources, training, and consultation founded by Anna Clarke (Psychologist & Play Therapist) and Monique Mitchelson (Clinical Psychologist). 

Resources on their website include:

Lived Experience Educator - Sonny Jane Wise

Sonny is a trans, multiply neurodivergent & disabled public speaker, advocate and author. There are free pdf resources on their website:

  • Autistic & ADHD burnout: Quick Guide

  • When should you use Neurodiverse?

  • Autistic Meltdowns: Quick Guide

  • And more

 

Sonny has published two books: 

  • The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills  - fillable workbook that reframes DBT skills to be Neurodivergent-Affirming and incorporates sensory strategies, suggestions for managing meltdowns, stimming, and more. 

  • We’re All Neurodiverse - outlines how and why we need to fundamentally shift our thinking about neurodivergent people, to accept differences rather than framing them as a problem, abnormality or disorder.

Neurodivergent Ally - Adelle Sushames

Adelle is a clinical psychologist. Resources on their website include: 

  • How does spoon theory help us to understand Autism and ADHD? - free pdf resource that explains how Spoon theory applies to Autistic folks/ADHDers/AuDHDers

  • Autism/ADHD Help Card - free pdf communication card with a space for your name and the contact details of a support person

  • Saving my Spoons - pdf workbook for neurodivergent people, and those with chronic health conditions or disabilities. The workbook helps folks to understand how to conserve and restore their energy.

  • My Spoons at School - pdf guide for neurodivergent students, teachers, families and therapists helps increase understanding, communication, and support for those experiencing school can’t (AKA school refusal). Designed for primary and high school aged students, this resource explains what is happening for Autistic and ADHD students when they are “low on spoons” and aligns with the neurodiversity-affirming paradigm and the social model of disability.

  • Spoon Thieves - deck of cards depicting the daily activities, situations, and demands that use up the mental, physical and emotional resources of Autistics or ADHD-ers. Based on Spoon Theory (Christine Miserandino), the Spoon Thieves cards assist neurodivergent people to communicate about their energy, and what depletes it. Digital version also available.

  • Spoon Savers - deck of cards depicting activities, strategies and supports to help kids through to adults “get those spoons back in the drawer”. Each card portrays ND-affirming activities and strategies for conserving and replenishing physical, mental, and emotional resources for Autistics and ADHD-ers. Digital version also available.

Other cards and card bundles are also available here.

Jennifer Kemp 

Jennifer is a clinical psychologist and an author. Resources on her website include:

  • Perfectionism - several free pdf resources, include a checklist of common perfectionistic behaviours, worksheets with prompts for identifying and managing perfectionism, and more

  • Autism & ADHD - several free pdf resources, including a quick reference guide on Autistic burnout, understanding and celebrating stimming, and more.

  • Ebooks - free ebooks on her website including: 

 

Jennifer has published the following books:

The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast
Onwards & Upwards Psychology
Divergent Futures
Neurowild
Lived Experience Educator
Neurodivergent Ally
Jennifer Kemp
Marie Camin

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