#04 Resources for Autistic/Neurodivergent Adults
#04 Resources for Autistic/Neurodivergent Adults
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The Refresh Button is a newsletter for neurodivergents about my autism, queerness, neurodiversity, inclusive language, mental health, work, and this beautiful chaos that my life is. I'll always write from my point of view but will provide you with references, tools, and resources.
Hello! Long time no see. Burnedout Renata is back on track! At least for now. Today I’m posting another newsletter, on having recently found out I’m autistic, so make sure to check your inbox or in-app notifications.
I’ve compiled for y’all a list of resources to help autistic and neurodivergent adults get the support needed. You may be going through a rough patch in whatever area, and you deserve to be understood fully and with no hiccups. I do know most people can’t afford many of the resources I’ll list here, but you’ll find some of them are free (only requiring an Internet connection, that is).
Please note many of the links I refer are not to health professional services. And I haven’t hired any of the health professionals from the list. I’m simply recommending their websites. However, many neurodivergents can’t access healthcare, so hopefully, this list has something for everyone. Many resources were created by neurodivergents. And I think that’s just as valid as resources created by healthcare peeps. Just a different perspective, that’s all. Let’s go!
Resources for autistic adults
Articles for autistic adults
The Great Big ABA Opposition Resource List | Stop ABA, Support Autistics
Dr. Alice Nicholls | Clinical Psychologist
Autistic Burnout Recovery: How to Build a Recovery Plan | Dr. Neff
My Top 10 Autism Accomodation Items | Autistictic
Why Do So Many Autistic Girls Go Undiagnosed? | Boston University
Articles for autistics’ allies and loved ones
Family relationships - a guide for partners of autistic people | National Autistic Society
All About Autistic Meltdowns: A Guide For Allies | Reframing Autism
20 Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Loved Ones With Autism | Emma Hall | Homage
Websites
NeuroClastic - The Autism Spectrum According to Autistic People
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN)
Online support groups and communities
Offline support groups
Rewild WhatsApp Community - More info here
YouTube channels
Resources for neurodivergent adults
Articles
How To Request Sensory Accommodations | Heather Cook | Autism Chrysalis
Updated Autism / ADHD / Giftedness Venn diagram
Websites
Neurodivergent Insights | Dr. Neff
AuDHD Flourishing | Mattia Maurée
Videos
How to Start Investigating Your Sensory Differences | Heather Cook | Autism Chrysalis
Online support groups and communities
AuDHD Adult Peer Support Group
Autistic in NYC: Queens groups - also organizes offline events
BuxMont CHADD (Children & Adults with ADHD)
Greater Boston ADHD Plus Adult Support Meetup Group
Would you like to see if there are people in your town organizing meetups? Go to the Meetup website.
Rewild WhatsApp Community - More info here
Neurodiverse Peer Support Group
ADHD Support Group For Black Women and Black Non-Binary People
YouTube channels
Lyric Rivera | Neurodivergent Rebel
Books and Substacks
Charlie’s book list is amazing! The last time I checked it contained books on ADHD and autism. I haven’t finished reading any books on neurodivergence so far, so I’m not including them in this list for now.
Finally, I follow tons of Substacks by other neurodivergents and autistics. You can see them on my profile.
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