Resources

Advocacy/Support Websites:

• Therapist Neurodiversity Collective - Therapy, Advocacy, Education

• Autistic Self Advocacy Network

• Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint

• Autistic Self Advocacy Network

• https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/

• https://neuroclastic.com/

• Embrace Autism (Online Autism Tests)

• Steve Asbell’s Autistic Masking Quiz

• Reframing Autism | Celebrating & nurturing Autistic identity, Instagram,

• Yellow Ladybugs (Organization ran by and for Autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse folks, and their families. neurodiversity affirming and autistic-led education and resources).

• https://www.spectrumgaming.net/about-us

• Autism Understood by Spectrum Gaming

• https://therapistndc.org/nothing-about-social-skills-training-is-neurodivergence-affirming/

• https://stimpunks.org/

• https://the-art-of-autism.com/

• Neurodivergent Insights, Dr.Neff (Autistic-ADHD psychologist, parent, and educator), Instagram, Facebook, Podcast (Divergentpod.com)

• https://www.autball.com/

• Neuroqueer (The writings of Dr. Nick Walker)

• Autistic Realms

• Kelly Mahler (Phd Occupational Therapist All about interoception!): Website: http://www.kelly-mahler.com/, Podcast Interview- https://tiltparenting.com/2023/12/05/interception-children/, Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/kellymahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly_mahler

• Two Sides of the Spectrum, "The Power of Presuming Competence" Interview with Ido Kedar (Autistic-self advocate, author of two books, non-speaking autistic, AAC user) Ep. 9:

  • Podcast Link: https://learnplaythrive.com/podcasts/the-power-of-presuming-competence/

  • Transcript: https://learnplaythrive.com/transcript/episode-9/

• Divergence Emergence (David Gray-Hammond, Author & offers great insights)

• https://www.kristyforbes.com.au/about

• Autism Level UP (Different Languages Available

• Support for Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Youth (Yellow Lady Bugs)

• Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network

• https://www.neurodiverging.com/podcast-index/

• https://noncompliantpodcast.com/

• Squarepeg Podcast (Support for late-diagnosed autistic women & nonbinary people)

• Autistic Culture Podcast: https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/

• Hacking Your ADHD: https://www.hackingyouradhd.com/

• https://autistic-revolution.com/magazine-and-articlesMonotropism, Test

• The Double Empathy Problem: Why Autistic Communication is a Difference not a Deficit

• Monotropism: https://monotropism.org/, https://www.autisticrealms.com/monotropism-1 (Has questionnaire), https://ndconnection.co.uk/blog/monotropism-and-the-monotropism-questionnaire,

• Why is Social Skills Training Harmful?

• Neurodivergent Friendly Apps & Tech Tools

PDA Resources:

• Sally Cat PDA, Facebook Page

• Sally Cat PDA Test for Adults

• https://reframingautism.org.au/reframing-pda-the-power-of-an-autistic-perspective/

• PDAsociety.org.uk

• Neurodivergent Insights-PDA Explained

• Neurodivergent Insights-Low Demand Parenting

• PdaNorthAmerica.com

• At Peace Parents- Facebook Page, Instagram

• Lowdemandamanda- Instagram, Facebook

  • Two Sides of the Spectrum, "Lowering Adult Demands to Increase Autistic Joy" Interview with Amanda Diekman, Ep. 60

  • Podcast Link: https://learnplaythrive.com/podcasts/60-how-to-reduce-adult-demands-to-increase-autistic-joy-with-amanda-diekman/

  • Transcript: https://learnplaythrive.com/transcript/episode-60/

• Dr. Naomi Fisher

• Kristyforbes: Youtube, Instagram, Facebook,

• https://dragonriko.wordpress.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RikosPDApage1/

• https://raisingpda.com/blog-posts/

• https://www.autball.com/general-4

• https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/demand-avoidance

• https://www.differentnotdeficient.co.uk/

• https://nopressurepda.com/

• https://www.rabbishoshana.com/post/what-are-common-strengths-of-autistic-pdaers

• https://www.amandadiekman.com/blog- Low Demand Parenting Blog

BOOKS

• The Family Experience of PDA (Book)

• The Teen’s Guide to PDA (Book)

• Pathological Demand Avoidance Explained by Sally Cat (Book)

• PDA by PDAers by Sally Cat (Book)

• Me and My PDA: A Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance for Young People (Book)

• Low Demand Parenting (Book)

Children’s Books about being a PDAer:

• The PDA-Saurus | Sophie Cook

• The Panda on Pda: A Children's Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance

• I'm Not Upside Down, I'm Downside Up

• Super Shamlal - Living and Learning with Pathological Demand Avoidance

Social Media:

Young Autistic/ND Influencers:

• https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergent_lou/. (20-year old autistic 92,800 followers)

• Toren Wolf - AuDHD Teen with ARFID & his Audhd Mom (Momma Wolf) Instagram, Facebook

  • Mama Serenity Wolf Facebook, Instagram

• http://www.instagram.com/autism_sketches (22-year old who creates memes about autism 88,400 followers)

• http://www.instagram.com/chloeshayden (Autistic artist / advocate 70,000 followers)

• http://www.instagram.com/myautisticsoul (Autistic / Trans / Queer / Nonbinary 49,400 followers)

• https://www.instagram.com/myarfidlife/, TikTok

• https://www.instagram.com/breakwithshaiden/

Autistic/ND Mental Health Providers, Educators, SLPs, OTs, Influencers, etc:

• Lived Experienced Educator https://www.instagram.com/livedexperienceeducator/, Facebook

• The Autistic Teacher

• Trauma Geek - Trauma and Neurodiversity Education, Facebook, Instagram

• Neurowild (Audhd Speech Pathologist, Illustrator) Instagram, Facebook

• Neurodivergent Rebel (Autistic, ADHD, NonBinary), Instagram, Facebook

• Speechdude- Great videos with tips on Neurodiversity tips and strategies, Facebook

• Greg Santucci, Occupational Therapist, Neurodiversity/Sensory Informed, Education and Advocacy: Facebook, Instagram, Website.

• Jordan James (Autistic Advocate And Photographer)Facebook, Instagram, Photography, Podcast

• https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergenttherapist/ , Facebook

• https://www.instagram.com/theexpertally/ (Therapist/IEP/504)

• the_mini_adhd_coach, Instagram

• Lil Penguin Studios-Autism Happy Place (Illustrations: Instagram, Facebook

• Emergent Divergence (David Gray-Hammond, Author & offers great insights): Instagram,  Facebook, Podcast

• https://www.instagram.com/ndaffirming_sp/ (Neurodiversity Affirming School Psychologist, IEPs)

• Sensory Stories (Writes Children’s Books) Instagram, Facebook

• https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/

• Play Learn Chat: https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat , https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat/,

• sgroccupationaltherapy: Instagram

• Occuplaytional: Instagram, Facebook

• rds_for_neurodiversity (ARFID Support)

• Autistic Not Weird (Autistic Advocate and Writer): Instagram, Facebook

• I CAN Network (Autistic Lead Organization- Australian): Instagram, Facebook

• mrsspeechiep (Autistic Speech Language Pathologist): Instagram, Facebook

• Destinyhuff- IEP Advocate: Instagram, Facebook

• Neurokinection (Audhd Writer & Advocate):Facebook, Instagram,

• https://www.instagram.com/neuroinclusion.au/ (Neurodiversity Affirming OT)

• Audhd_Therapist

• https://www.instagram.com/drdevonprice/?hl=en

• Sensory SLP - sensory and communication tips for autistic kids (Instagram)

• https://www.instagram.com/mollys_adhd_mayhem/

• https://www.instagram.com/actuallyowltistic/ (Ilustrator), Facebook

• https://www.instagram.com/_just.aimee/. (AuDHDer, EDS, Gastroparesis)

• https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergent_women_podcast/ , (Website), Podcast

• https://www.instagram.com/autisticcallum_/ (Audhd, LGBTQ), Facebook,

• Brains and Spoons (ADHD, Autism, Chronic Illness) Facebook, Instagram

• Katy Higgins Lee (Therapist, focuses on Autistic, ADHD, and Gifted individuals) Facebook, Instagram, Blog

• Elyse Myers (Autistic/ADHD Comedian, Writer, Mom, Digital Content Creator) Facebook, Instagram

• The Neurodiversity Podcast

Books:

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

• Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity by Dr. Devon Price (Autistic Social Psychologist)

• Autistic Thinking: How Autistic Brains Think, Learn, and Remember by Dr. Alondra Rogers (Autistic/ADHD Social Worker, Therapist, Mom of Non-Speaking Autistic daughter)

• Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask!

• Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You

• What I Mean When I Say I'm Autistic: Unpuzzling a Life on the Autism Spectrum

• Neuroqueer Hearsies

• Different Not Less: A Neurodivergent’s Guide to Embracing your True Self & Finding your Happily Ever After by Chloe Hayden

• We Are Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation, by Eric Garcia

• I Will Die On This Hill: Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World by Megan Ashburn & Jules Edwards

• Workplace NeuroDiversity Rising by Lyric Rivera (They/Them)of Neurodivergent Rebel

• All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum

• Geek Girl by Holly Miranda Smale (late-diagnosed Autistic woman & other neurodivergencies) There is also a Netflix Series.

• The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods (Written by autistic author Robyn Steward, this is a detailed guide for young people aged 9 to 16 on the basics of menstruation. Created in consultation with young people, an online survey, and a group of medical professionals, this is a book that teaches all people about periods, which can be a scary and overwhelming issue).

• Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity - by Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network

• How to ADHD: An Insider’s Guide to Working with Your Brain Not Against It - Written by Jessica McCabe of How to ADHD Youtube Channel. (Education, relatable stories, and strategies).

• The ADHD & Autism Unmasking Workbook

• Dirty Laundry: Why Adults with ADHD Are So Ashamed and What We Can Do To Help - Written by Richard Pink & Roxanne Emery. (Written by an ADHD partner and non-ADHD partner, each shares their perspective, and it’s filled with strategies for both individuals with ADHD & their partners. This book is written in a very ADHD-friendly way with short chapters).

• The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy-A practical resource filled with advice on navigating therapy from an autistic perspective, empowering readers to advocate for their needs and boundaries

• We Are All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise-

• Fall Down 7 Times Get up 8- A profound memoir by a non-speaking autistic author, this book offers insights into the inner world of autism, exploring emotions, communication, and resilience with remarkable clarity and empathy

• https://autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com/

• The Autistic Trans Guide to Life

• www.notanautismmom.com (100-ish Books on Autism and Neurodiversity)- An amazing list for all neurodiversities and are categorized by age group.

  Childrens Books:

• The Rainbow Brain

• Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity

• Peggy the Square Peg: A Story About Being Different (Toren Wolf, Serenity Wolf)

• The Brain Forest

• Just Right for You (Author is Autistic, Mom of Autistic Children, Researcher)

• Poppy and the Overactive Amygdala

Parenting:

• Low-Demand Parenting:  Dropping Demands Restoring Calm and Finding Connection with your Uniquely Wired Child | Amanda Diekman (2023): Parent to neurodivergent children and autistic adult, Amanda Diekman, outlines a parenting approach that finally lowers the bar for the whole family, enablTheing the equilibrium of the home to be restored.

• The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind | Daniel J. Siegel M.D., Tina Payne Bryson (2012)

• Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World

Ross Greene’s Books:

• Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child

• The Explosive Child [Sixth Edition]: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children

Books by Mona Delahooke

• https://monadelahooke.com/

• Brain-Body Parenting, How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids | Mona Delahooke, PhD

• Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children's Behavioral Challenges

Resources about Dangers of ABA/Behavioral/Compliance-Based Approaches:

* It is important to be informed about harmful practices and their long-term effects so you can be empowered and be able to advocate for your kids when something is not right and is not neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based. “Knowledge is Power”

“When you know better, you do better”- Maya Angelou.

• (PART 1) Does ABA Work? We’re Asking the Wrong Question.

  (PART 2) The Strategies of ABA – What Parents Should Know Before Making a Decision

• https://stimpunks.org/why/alternatives-to-aba/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHUJ3xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeYOln6E6mFsxAoycZwYyUbwh3hET4Bt3TWhYGPswoVq1JWqwGlyYp9URw_aem_ZWkYQCqKlNWJb7aJwhxtlw

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx3cfzlCG_Q. (Letting Go of Control and Rethinking Support for Autistic Individuals | Amy Laurent | TEDxURI)

• Two Sides of the Spectrum, "Autism and Interoception" Interview with Kelly Mahler, Ep. 44:

  • Podcast link: https://learnplaythrive.com/podcasts/44-autism-interoception-with-kelly-mahler/

  • Transcript: https://learnplaythrive.com/transcript/episode-44/

• The Gold Standard Fallacy of ABA: A Reference Guide for Therapists, Educators, & Parents

• https://noncompliantpodcast.com/tag/the-gold-standard-fallacy/

• https://neuroclastic.com/invisible-abuse-aba-and-the-things-only-autistic-people-can-see/

• 5 Important Reasons Even “New ABA” is Problematic

• https://stopabasupportautistics.home.blog/2019/08/11/the-great-big-aba-opposition-resource-list/?fbclid=IwAR3X-TIKcH4VGJInAPy3FsHzWXgIlNaCt2umz7upnVB-ngxjWHie69mIKNw

• https://therapistndc.org/author/julie-robertstherapistndc-org/

• Revision of H-185.921, Removal of AMA Support for Applied Behavior Analysis: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/a23-706.pdf

• https://autisticphd.com/theblog/ama-policy-stops-aba-supports-autistics/

RECURSOS QUE AFIRMAN LA NEURODIVERSIDAD/AUTISMO (NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING RESOURCES IN SPANISH)

• Cómo hablar con los niños sobre el autismo

• Bienvenidos a la Communidad Autista

• Comprender la Mente Autista

• https://www.facebook.com/AUTISTACONSTRUYENDO

• Autismomicerebroatipico: Instagram, Facebook,

• https://www.facebook.com/autistrad, Instagram

• https://www.instagram.com/anabelcornago/

• https://www.instagram.com/socrateaenaccion/

• https://www.instagram.com/favio_autismo/

• https://www.instagram.com/centroacuarella/

• https://www.instagram.com/p/DBFOAjGO7TT/?img_index=1 (Tratamientos y terapias mal encaminadas)

• https://www.instagram.com/mujeryautista/

• https://www.instagram.com/autismoenpositivo_/

• https://www.instagram.com/neurorevoluciona/

• https://www.instagram.com/psico_divergente/

• https://www.instagram.com/mujeresneurodiver/

• https://neurodivergentinsights.com/recursos-en-espanol

• https://elvuelodemimariposa.wordpress.com/author/neuroamazing/