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The ADHD Handbook – Understanding & Supporting a Busy Brain
The ADHD handbook is a guide for those who want to learn more about ADHD, what it means for them and some strategies that might support. The handbook is useful for adults, teenagers and can be used by an adult to support younger children learn more about the way their brain works. With interactive aspects, you will be given opportunities to reflect and try out activities, rather than just reading lots of information. Using a neurodiversity-affirming approach, it provides resources and strategies that don’t aim to change your brain, but help you manage the world as an ADHDer. Written from the perspective of a ADHD Speech & Language Therapist.
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The Post Diagnosis Handbook for Autistic People
The post-diagnosis handbook is a guide for those who have just received their autism diagnosis and would like to learn more about what it means for them or their loved ones. The handbook can be used for adults after their diagnosis, as well as for families to support conversations with their children. Using a neurodiversity-affirming approach, it features resources, activities, tips and information from the perspective of a Speech & Language Therapist with lived experience of autism.
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Why we shouldn’t be using Social Skills Training
A factsheet about the negative impact of using Social Skills Training, some alternatives and suggested resources.
The Girl in the Mask
A poem about the experience of a young girl masking her autistic traits.
Demand Avoidance Dos and Don’ts Visual
A visual showing how to and how not to support children with demand avoidance.
Neurodivergent Listening Styles Visual
A replacement of the Active Listening posters we see for neurotypical children. This visual highlights how neurodivergent children listen and learn in different ways, which should be accepted.
Tips for communicating with autistic people
My top tips for successful communication between neurotypical and autistic people. Most of our lives we learn to communicate like neurotypicals because it’s comfortable for other people. It’s time neurotypicals learnt to communicate effectively with us too!
Websites
Books
Untypical: How the World Isn’t Built for Autistic People and What We Should All Do About It
Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity
Different, Not Less: A neurodivergent's guide to embracing your true self and finding your happily ever after
Can You See Me?: A powerful story of autism, empathy and kindness
The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic
Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity
Can't Not Won't: A Story About A Child Who Couldn't Go To School
The Autism-Friendly Cookbook
The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods
Safeguarding Autistic Girls: Strategies for Professionals
Autism, Identity and Me: A Practical Workbook and Professional Guide to Empower Autistic Children and Young People Aged 10+
NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently
I Will Die On This Hill: Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World
Podcasts
Here’s a few of my favourite podcasts to listen to. You can find them on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast
Boldly Me
21 and Sensory
Exploring Neurodiversity
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Disclaimer
The views and practical tips discussed in this blog are based on the opinions and personal experience of the author. Everything that is discussed on this website is perceived by the author to be helpful for neurodivergent people.
They are in no way a substitute for seeking professional help. Please do not use these resources as a source of diagnosis. If you have any concerns regarding your mental health you should seek health advice from either a doctor or mental health expert.
Social Media Accounts
Meet and follow some of the autistic community online. Here are some of my favourites:
@chloeshayden
@charlierewilding
@autisticallyme
@mysautisticsoul
@autisticnotweird
@fidgetsandstims
@itsambercollins_
@oliviatheautie
@neurodivergentliv
@geeonthespectrum