As a neurodivergent (ND) person, I have spent a lifetime trying to figure myself out and to help neurotypical (NT) people understand me. Since so many of my clients are neurodivergent and/or have neurodivergent loved ones, I am often asked for neurodiversity-affirming resources. I’ll keep this article updated as I run across more!! You can also follow me on Facebook and Instagram, where I often share resources to my feed and stories. (Please note that I receive no compensation for sharing these resources below!! They are folks I’ve discovered organically over the last several years.)
- Neuroclastic is an autistic-led disability rights nonprofit, and a great alternative to non-affirming organizations (such as Autism Speaks). Find them on Instagram and Facebook.
- Neurodivergent Therapists is an effort to match ND clients with ND therapists. Find them on Instagram.
- TraumaGeek (Janae Elizabeth) develops neuroscience education for parents and helping professionals. Find them on Facebook and Instagram.
- Neurowild (Em) is an autistic and ADHD speech pathologist, and their resources are phenomenal! Find them on Instagram and Facebook.
- Fidgets and Fries (Tiffany Hammond) is a Black autistic author and parent to autistic kids. Find her on Instagram and Facebook.
- The Neurodivergent Teacher (McAlister) is a ND accessibility specialist. Find her on Instagram and Facebook.
- ADDitude Magazine is a must for articles for neurotypical folks wanting to understand ND realities. Find their website here.
- ChronicKali is a UK-based shop that makes some really neat communication cards and also tons of affirming stickers and clothing. Find them on Etsy.
- Everything Unspoken is a shop that makes affirming pins and other cool items. Find them on Etsy.
More Amazing Advocates
- The Activistic Autistic
- Lauren Melissa Ellzey, Autienelle
- Lyric, Neurodivergent Rebel
- Brandy and Matt, The Chronic Couple
- The Punk Rock Autistic
- Nayeli, Autie.Nay
- TJ, Nigh Functioning Autism
- The Awake Project
- Autistic Professional Network
- Ronide, Anxious Black Girl Comics
Facebook Groups
A quick note on these: since I’m twice exceptional (2e) and raising a 2e kid, my knowledge is primarily of groups who support the 2e community.
- 2e Support Group for Non-Ableist Parents
- Parents of Twice Exceptional Children
- Twice Exceptional Adults: Being 2e, Loving 2e
I’m sure there are even more incredible resources out there, such as books and podcasts. Feel free to comment or send me a message with your favorites!
If you or someone you know would like to work with me on healing the trauma most of us have endured as neurodivergent people in a world built by and for neurotypicals, please get in touch with me or schedule a free consultation.
Disclaimer: While most clients find our time together therapeutic, I am not a licensed mental health care practitioner and do not provide psychotherapy or mental health treatment. During our intake process and subsequent plan we develop together, I will refer you to therapies, counseling, coaching, legal, and/or medical help as necessary.
