Resources

Neurodiversity, Creativity, and Sensory Sensitivities Resource Corner:

Websites and Blogs

*Understanding Neurodiversity (terms and definitions) https://neuroqueer.com/neurodiversity-terms-and-definitions/

Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) – Autistic led and majority of board members are Autistic. https://autisticadvocacy.org

Neurodivergent Insights by Dr. Neff https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog

Dr. Neff’s guide to navigating sensory issues in adults https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/sensory-issues-in-adults

The Highly Sensitive Person https://hsperson.com/

Autistics Unmasks: Autistics Advocating for Autistics “Am I Autistic?” https://autisticsunmasked.org/am-i-autistic/

Star Institute: Sensory Processing https://sensoryhealth.org/

Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network https://awnnetwork.org/about/

What is Alexithymia? https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/what-is-alexithymia-alexithymia-defined-and-explained

Autism, ADHD, and sleep https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/autism-adhd-and-sleep?format=amp

Access Jennifer Kemp’s free ebook addressing Autistic Burnout: A Brief Guide to Recovery and Prevention through her resources page https://jenniferkemp.com.au/resources/autism-and-adhd/

Books

Divergent Mind by Jenara Nuremberg https://www.divergentlit.com/divergentmind

Spectrums: Autistic Transgender People in Their Own Words edited by Maxfield Sparrow https://www.spectrumoutfitters.us/products/spectrums-autistic-transgender-people-in-their-own-words-edited-by-maxfield-sparrow

The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron https://hsperson.com/store/bookstore/ (also check out the Highly Sensitive Child and her other books.)

We’re all neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/were-all-neurodiverse-sonny-jane-wise

Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults by Finn V. Gratton – Finn V. Gratton has an excellent list of resources through their website https://www.grattonpsychotherapy.com/neurodiversity

For Kids: Wonderfully Wired: 100 Inspiring Stories of Neurodivergent People Who Changed the World by Stacey Lucas-Toumbourou https://www.wonderfully-wired.com

Books above may be ordered directly from the source, from your favorite online bookstore. Or you can buy from a Black-owned bookstore or queer-owned bookstore!