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Neurodiversity-Affirming Resources

Welcome. If you’re here, you may be searching for understanding, validation, or tools to help navigate a world that wasn’t always built with your brain in mind. This journey of self-discovery can be empowering, but it can also be overwhelming to sift through endless information.

Our mission with this page is to provide a comprehensive, curated, and affirming list of resources for neurodivergent individuals and their families. We have gathered high-quality, community-recommended organizations, books, podcasts, and tools to support you. This is a living resource, designed to be a place you can bookmark and return to whenever you need guidance or a sense of community.

Autistic-Led Organizations & Advocacy

These organizations are run by and for neurodivergent individuals, offering essential perspectives, guides, and advocacy.

Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN): A national organization run by and for autistic people, offering vital resources, policy advocacy, and community-building projects.

Neuroclastic: A collective of autistic writers providing in-depth articles, essays, and perspectives from the lived experience of the autistic community.

Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN): Provides community, support, and resources specifically for autistic women, girls, trans, and nonbinary individuals.

The Arc: A national organization that provides support and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with local chapters throughout North Carolina.

Recommended Books

For Adults & Parents

Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price, PhD: An essential guide to understanding autistic masking and the process of living a more authentic, supported life.

Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed for You by Jenara Nerenberg: Explores the experiences and strengths of neurodivergent women, who have often been overlooked in research and diagnosis.

We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation by Eric Garcia: A powerful book by an autistic journalist that dispels common myths and reframes the conversation around autism.

Driven to Distraction by Dr. Edward M. Hallowell and Dr. John J. Ratey: A foundational book that provides a compassionate and comprehensive look at understanding and living with ADHD.

Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman: A comprehensive history of autism that has been pivotal in advancing the neurodiversity paradigm.

For Teens & Older Children

The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens by Yenn Purkis & Tanya Masterman: A supportive and practical guide written to help autistic teens navigate the challenges of adolescence.

The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic by Siena Castellon: An empowering handbook for autistic girls covering topics like friendships, school, and self-care.

Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum by Erin Ekins: An intersectional guide offering support and advice for teens who are both neurodivergent and part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Neuro-Affirming Podcasts & Videos​

Listen to conversations and stories from neurodivergent hosts, therapists, and advocates.

The Neurodivergent Woman by Monique Mitchelson & Michelle Livock: A podcast featuring two AuDHD psychologists discussing the female neurodivergent experience.

Two Sides of the Spectrum by Meg Proctor: An affirming podcast that explores research and diverse perspectives within the autism community, intended for parents and professionals.

Divergent Conversations by Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Patrick Casale: Hosted by two AuDHD mental health professionals, this podcast explores the nuances of neurodivergence.

ADHD Quick Learner Video by Duke Health: A simple and engaging animated video that explains ADHD, its common signs, and the science behind it.

Online Communities & Social Media

Connect with affirming communities and advocates on social media for daily insights and support.

Therapist Neurodiversity Collective (Instagram & Facebook): An international collective of professionals dedicated to promoting neurodiversity-affirming practices and education.

Neurodivergent Rebel (Facebook Page): A page run by advocate Lyric Holmans, offering education and resources on neurodiversity from a lived-experience perspective.

Autistic Black Girl (Instagram): An account providing perspectives and raising awareness about the intersection of being Black and autistic.

Helpful Apps & Tools for Executive Functioning

These tools can provide practical support for organization, focus, and managing daily tasks.

Todoist: A popular task management app that can help with organizing projects, setting reminders, and managing daily to-do lists.

Headspace: A well-known app for guided meditation and mindfulness exercises, which can be helpful for managing anxiety and overwhelm.

Evernote: A versatile note-taking app that helps capture and organize ideas, notes, and documents in one place.

Focus@Will: A service that provides background music and soundscapes scientifically designed to improve concentration and reduce distractions.

Local North Carolina Support & Services

These North Carolina-based organizations provide clinical services, support, and resources for the local community.

UNC TEACCH Autism Program: A statewide, university-based program providing clinical services like diagnostic evaluations, parent coaching, and intervention services for autistic individuals and their families across the lifespan.

Triangle Disability & Autism Services: An affiliated chapter of The Arc that supports children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism in achieving their personal goals through partnership and advocacy.

Neurodiversity Empowerment Services: A Triangle-area collective offering psychotherapy, peer support, DBT groups, and parent support groups for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

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