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Resources
Books • Mindmaps • Where to find support • Resources
Books
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‘Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity’ by Louise Godding and Ruth Burrows
‘Neurodiversity! What's That?: An introduction to neurodiversity for kids’ by Nadine Ramina Arthur
‘My Awesome Autism: Helping children learn about their autism diagnosis. (The Eddie Series)’ by Nikki Saunders
Nikki has lots of great social stories helping children to navigate new environments and social situations‘Dexter! The AMAZING School Dog!’ by Lucy Plunkett and Sian Bowman
‘Amazing Me, Amazing You’ by Christine McGuinness
‘My Brain is a Race Car: A Children's Guide to a Neuro-Divergent Brain’ by Nell Harris
‘Perfectly Norman: A Big Bright Feelings Book’ by Tom Percival
‘The Abilities in Me: Autism’ by Gemma Keir
‘The Abilities in Me: ADHD’ by Gemma Keir and Adam Walker-Parker
‘The Girl Who Always Could: An empowering tale of the ADHD experience for girls, and the power of self love’ by Katie Trowse and Tilly Paterson
‘When Things Get Too Loud: A Story about Sensory Overload’ by Anne Alcott
‘A Day with No Words’ by Tiffany Hammond and Kate Cosgrove
‘Ruby Hastings Writes Her Own Story’ by Rachel Charlton-Dailey and Betsy Falco
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Non-Fiction
‘A Different Sort of Normal’ by Abigail Balfe
‘The Spectrum Girls Survival Guide: How To Grow Up Awesome and Autistic’ by Siena Castellon
‘So I’m Autistic? An introduction to autism for young adults and late teens’ by Sarah O’Brien
‘Different Not Less’ by Chloe Hayden
‘Can You See Me?: A powerful story of autism, empathy and kindness’ by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott
‘The Teenage Girl’s Guide to Living Well with ADHD: Improve your Self-Esteem, Self-Care and Self Knowledge’ by Sonia Ali
‘Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide For LGBTQIA+ Teens On The Spectrum’ by Erin Ekins
‘Autism, Identity and Me: A Practical Workbook to Empower Autistic Children and Young People Aged 10+’ by Rebecca Duffus
‘Young, Autistic and ADHD: moving into adulthood when you’re multiply neurodivergent’ by Sarah Boon
‘The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods’ by Robyn Steward
‘The Teen’s Guide to PDA’ by Laura Kerbey
Fiction
‘A Kind of Spark’ by Elle McNicoll
(also a children’s TV show on BBC iPlayer!)‘Show Us Who You Are’ by Elle McNicoll
‘Something to be Proud Of’ by Anna Zoe Quirke
‘Geek Girl’ by Holly Smale
‘Vivi Conway and the Sword of Legend’ by Lizzie Huxley-Jones
‘Frankie’s World: a Graphic Novel’ by Aoife Dooley
‘Finding Phoebe’ by Gavin Extence
‘The Rosie Project’ by Graeme Simsion
‘Moojag and the Auticode Secret’ by N. E. McMorran
‘Finding My Voice: a Frankie’s World Graphic Novel’ by Aoife Dooley
‘Underdogs’ by Chris Bonnello
‘Afrotistic’ by Kala Allen Omeiza
‘Some Like it Cold’ by Elle McNicoll
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‘Your Child is Not Broken: Parent Your Neurodivergent Child Without Losing Your Marbles’ by Heidi Mavir
‘Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person: A Parent’s Handbook to Supporting Newly Diagnosed Teens and Pre-Teens’ by Cathy Wassell
‘Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity’ by Emily Paige Ballou
‘Autism, Identity and Me: A Professional and Parent Guide’ by Rebecca Duffus
‘A Different Kind of Parenting’ by Eliza Fricker
‘The Family Experience of PDA: an illustrated guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance’ by Eliza Fricker
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Autism
‘How not to fit in: an unapologetic guide to navigating autism and ADHD’ by Jess Joy and Charlotte Mia
‘So I’m Autistic? An Introduction to Autism for Young Adults and Late Teens’ by Sarah O’Brien
‘Unmasked: The Ultimate Guide to ADHD, Autism and neurodivergence’ by Ellie Middleton
‘Different Not Less: A Neurodivergent’s Guide to Embracing Your True Self and Finding Your Happily Ever After’ by Chloe Hayden
‘Untypical: How the World Isn’t Built for Autistic People and What We Should All Do About it’ by Pete Wharmby
‘Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity’ by Dr Devon Price
‘Can’t Not Won’t: A Story About A Child Who Couldn’t Go To School’ by Eliza Fricker
‘We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation’ by Eric Garcia
‘Stim: An Autistic Anthology’ by Lizzie Huxley-Jones
‘Safeguarding Autistic Girls: Strategies for Professionals’ by Carly Jones MBE
‘All Tangled Up in Autism and Chronic Illness: A guide to navigating multiple conditions’ by Charli Clement
‘PDA in the Family: life after the lightbulb moment’ by Steph Curtis
‘Autistic and Black: Our Experiences of Growth, Progress and Empowerment’ by Kala Allen Omeiza
‘Girl Unmasked: How Uncovering My Autism Saved My Life’ by Emily Katy
ADHD
‘ADHD an A-Z: Figuring it Out Step by Step’ by Leanne Maskell
‘ADHD Works At Work’ by Leanne Maskell
‘Small Talk: 10 ADHD lies and how to stop believing them’ by Richard and Roxanne Pink
‘Dirty Laundry: Why adults with ADHD are so ashamed and what we can do to help’ by Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery
‘The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don’t Feel Like It’ by Dani Donovan
‘How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It)’ by Jessica McCabe
‘Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD’ by Jesse J. Anderson
Dyspraxia
‘Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia’ by Rosemary Richings
Dyslexia
‘Dyslexia and Me: How to Survive and Thrive if You’re Neurodivergent’ by Onyinye Udokporo
Neurodiversity
‘We’re All Neurodiverse’ by Sonny Jane Wise
‘How to be you’ by Ellie Middleton
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‘Girl Unmasked: How Uncovering My Autism Saved My Life’ by Emily Katy
‘Drama Queen: One Autistic Woman and a Life of Unhelpful Labels’ by Sara Gibbs
‘Strong, Female Character’ by Fern Brady
‘Odd Girl Out: An Autistic Woman in a Neurotypical World’ by Laura James
‘The Reason I Jump: one boy’s voice from the silence of autism’ by Naoki Higashida
‘I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir’ by Sarah Kurchak
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‘Cassandra in Reverse’ by Holly Smale
‘Eight Bright Lights’ by Sara Gibbs
‘The Rosie Project’ by Graeme Simsion
‘A Girl Like Her’ by Talia Hibbert
‘An Unkindness of Ghosts’ by Rivers Solomon
‘Get a Life, Chloe Brown’ by Talia Hibbert
‘Only Here, Only Now’ by Tom Newlands
‘Some Like it Cold’ by Elle McNicoll
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‘Taking Off the Mask: Practical Exercises to Help Understand and Minimise the Effects of Autistic Camouflaging’ by Dr Hannah Belcher
‘Looking After Your Autistic Self: A Personalised Self-Care Approach to Managing Your Sensory and Emotional Well-Being’ by Niamh Garvey
‘The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills’ by Sonny Jane Wise
‘Autism, Identity and Me: A Practical Workbook to Empower Autistic Children and Young People Aged 10+’ by Rebecca Duffus
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My Mindmaps
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Mindmaps are available to buy (or pay what you can/request free access) as PDF downloads on my store.
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For Young People
Young Minds: Mental health support for young people
The Mix: essential support for under 25’s
Kooth: online well-being community and confidential support
Alumina: free online 7-week course for 11-19yo’s struggling with self-harm
No Panic Youth Hub - for young people experiencing anxiety, phobias or OCD, mentoring scheme. and recovery programme
OCD Youth - email helpline, support group, online network and discussion group.
The Ollie Foundation - for young people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Papyrus UK - support and advice for under 35’s experiencing suicidal thoughts
Voice Collective - support and information for under 25s who hear voices or see visions
Youth Access: advice and counselling network
For Anyone:
Hub of Hope - a database of mental health organisations
Local Mind charities - offering support groups, advice and talking therapies
Find local NHS mental health services and charities here
Shout: crisis text support
Samaritans: 24/7 helpline
Anxiety UK: national charity helping people with anxiety
Mental Health Foundation: where to get help
BEAT Eating Disorders: support groups, helpline and advice for people with eating disorders
National Survivor User Network: network of people with lived experience of mental ill-health, distress and trauma
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Autistic Girls Network: Facebook group and YouTube channel
National Autistic Society: Find local and national services here
PDA Society: information, support and training about PDA for people, families and professionals.
Steph’s Two Girls: strategies for PDA
Find a neurodivergent therapist here
(un)masked community
Missing The Mark: posts, podcast, services, talks
Join the #ActuallyAutistic hashtag on Twitter
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The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity: an integrated health and education service
ADHD Adult UK: a registered charity and peer support group for adults with ADHD
ADHD UK: useful resources and support groups
The ADHD Collective: social enterprise supporting ADHD adults through group coaching, webinars and meet-ups
‘How To ADHD’ Youtube Channel
ADHD alien comics
Dani Donovan ADHD comics
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Square Peg: fighting for ‘an education system that doesn’t expect square pegs to fit into round holes’
Not Fine in School: a parent-led organisation empowering families and raising awareness of school attendance barriers
Steph’s Two Girl’s blog series ‘Not Fine in School’: sharing real experiences of school and education
Missing The Mark (Eliza Fricker): book ‘Can’t, Not Won’t: a story about a child who couldn’t go to school’, website and resources
Dr Naomi Fisher: social media, books and webinars on the education system
VIDEO ‘School is not my enemy: an artistic visualisation on school refusal’ - a perspective of a young person struggling to go to school
VIDEO ‘School trauma: the child’s voice’ by Hull Parent Carer Forum
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School passport by Autistic Girls Network
Pooky Knightsmith worksheets, podcasts and keynotes
Sensory stories by Nicole
21 and sensory illustrations and podcast
‘Autism, Girls and Keeping It All Inside’ whitepaper by Autistic Girls Network
Fidget and Stims shop and downloads
The Window of Tolerance Thermometer toolkit: a free 13 page workbook by Inner Glow Therapy
Steph’s Two Girls - strategies for PDA
Apps
Calm Harm: for people over 13, with activities to help resist or manage the urge to self-harm.
Headspace: meditation and sleep
Clear Fear: activities and support in managing anxiety
Stay Alive: suicide prevention resource
Tellmi: peer support for young people in moderated, safe space
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For Explaining to Children
Amazing Things Happen by the National Autistic Society
What is neurodiversity: Newsround for ND Celebration Week
For Gaining Understanding
Building a Positive Space for your Autistic Child and/or Yourself with Chris Bonnello by AGN
Autism and Anxiety with Dr Luke Beardon by AGN
A Sensory Exploration of Being a Teenage Autistic Girl with Joanna Grace by AGN
Divergent Voices video series
ADHD and Motivation by How To ADHD
Failing at Normal: an ADHD Success Story by Jessica McCabe
Falling Letters - moving animation about growing up with ADHD
ADHD and Autism with Ellie Middleton on Talk Twenties Podcast
Why Everything You Know About Autism is Wrong by Jac den Houting - Ted Talk
How Autism Freed Me To Be Myself by Rosie King - Ted Talk
Support & Resources
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