Neurodivergent Resources on Autism + ADHD

a love note from Adria…..

This started as a list for myself inside a google doc. In true Autist form, I catalogued everything I came across that hit me deep in the belly with recognition, and everything I could send to loved ones to help them understand me better.

I thought I’d share it with you because I think, as ND folks, one of our shared core wounds is often not feeling understood. Use it for your own self-exploration or to send to allies in your life.

xoxo

p.s. I’ve done my best to make this loving infodump less overwhelming! Most of these are linked to simple, easy-to-digest content like Instagram graphics.

for the neuro-curious & allies

Lived Experience 

‘My Autism is Showing’ Moments (article)

Making Sense of What Autism Is & the Late Diagnosed Journey (podcast episode)

Emily Nagasaki’s Experience of Autism (article)

An Autistic Lived Experience (Youtube playlist - Agonie Autie)

Ask an Autistic - Amythest Schaber (YouTube series)

Autistic Joy (IG slides)

It’s Not All Negative

Autistic Joy (IG slides)

AuDHD

When You’re BOTH Autistic & ADHD

Conflicting Traits (IG graphic)

Contradictions - the Owl & the Tiger (IG slides)

Overstimulated vs Understimulated (IG graphic)

5 Signs You Have ADHD & Autism (video)

Having Autism & ADHD (the AuDHD Paradox) - (video, Purple Ella - 8 min)

Autistic & ADHD Life as a Paradox (personal article)

burnout

Sensory Overload

Messy Environments (IG graphic)

Temperature Regulation (IG video)

Sensitive Visual Systems (IG slides)

The Need for Alone Time (IG slides)

Burnout Recovery

Positive Sensory Inputs (IG slides)

Returning to Autistic Joy (IG slides)

Unmasking Mindset Shift (IG graphic)

Meltdowns

Shutdowns (article)

Meltdowns (article)

Meltdown Triggers (IG slides)

Meltdowns are NOT (IG slides)

Meltdowns vs Shutdowns (IG graphic)

How to Help with a Meltdown (IG slides)

After a Meltdown (IG slides)

The Experience of a Meltdown (IG slides)

Autistic Meltdown Vs Shutdown (video, 8 min)

disability

Living in a World Not Built for Us

Is Autism a Disability? (IG slides)

Disability Not ‘Differently Abled’ (IG graphic)

Equity vs Equality (IG slides)

Autistic Internalized Ableism (IG slides)

Support Needs Level (IG slides)

PDA (Persistent Drive for Autonomy)

Demand Avoidance vs PDA (article)

PDA (easy to understand article)

PDA Explained (expert-speak article & infographic)

Social vs Medical Model of Disability

Disorder” vs “Neurodivergent” (IG graphic)

Why everything you know about Autism is wrong - TEDx talk, Jac den Houting (13 min)

Affirming & Harmful Autism Advocacy Organizations (list with links)

The Puzzle Piece & Autism Speaks (IG slides)

more resources

Books

Unmasking Autism - Devon Price

The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy - Stef Jones

A Different Kind of Normal - Abigail Balfe (book, for Kids 8-12)

A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD” by Sari Solden

Websites

https://neurodivergentinsights.com/

https://embrace-autism.com/blog/

Spaced Out and Smiling

https://www.tumblr.com/mostlyadhd

https://www.additudemag.com/category/blog/

http://adhd-alien.com/

Instagram Accounts

@Autistic_Therapist

Apps

The Inflow app (community & learning for ADHDers)

Tiimo (planner for ND folks)

Podcasts

ADDITUDE podcast (short eps on various topics)