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Meet Q
Meet Q is a queer-affirming mental-health podcast where two psychologists and a GP explore LGBTQIA+ wellbeing through the story of a fictional client named “Q.” Each episode unpacks a different topic—identity, relationships, emotions, and life challenges—in a warm, accessible, evidence-informed way.
Glossary of Relationship Structures
The SHIPS Psychology Glossary of Relationship Structures is a short, accessible guide that explains common terms used to describe different relationship styles — from monogamy to various forms of consensual non-monogamy. It provides clear definitions so people, clinicians, and partners can communicate with shared language and better understand the structure, boundaries, and expectations within different relationship setups.
Me and My PDA: A Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance for Young People by by Glòria Durà-Vilà and Tamar Levi
This beautifully illustrated guide helps young people with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) to understand their diagnosis, develop self-awareness and implement their own personalised problem-solving strategies. Written in consultation with young people with PDA and their families, this book recognises the importance of handing control back to the young person, and that there is no one-size-fits-all PDA profile.
The Genderbread Person - Understanding Sex, Gender, Orientation, and Expression
A clear and inclusive overview of the “Genderbread Person” model — a visual tool that breaks down how gender identity, gender expression, anatomical sex and attraction each vary and interact. Perfect for clinicians, carers and clients looking to deepen understanding in a respectful way.
The Autistic Trans Guide to Life by Yenn Purkis and Wenn Lawson
An empowering survival guide for autistic transgender and non-binary adults, combining personal stories with evidence-based advice. The book covers topics like self-advocacy, mental health, transitioning, and dealing with social situations, providing strategies for living authentically and with pride. Written by two autistic trans activists, it offers insights and support for navigating the unique challenges at the intersection of autism and gender identity.
Colour Me Neurospicy
Colour Me Neurospicy is an Aussie brand by an AuDHD creator dedicated to helping ADHDers and autistic adults understand their brains through creativity, tools and livin’ loud. Think bold charts, post-diagnosis clarity, and no shame allowed. Follow for real talk and useful resources.
The Thought Spot
The Thought Spot is a YouTube channel created by and for neurodivergent adults (autistic, ADHD, AuDHD). It offers honest, lived-experience-based content exploring masking, burnout, executive differences, identity and empowerment in a way that centres neurodivergent voices—not neurotypical fixes.
Anomalous with Em Rusciano
Anomalous is a podcast led by Em Rusciano that celebrates neurodivergent brains and offers a roadmap for allistic (non-neurodivergent) folks too. It features autistic and ADHD advocates alongside neuro-affirming experts, diving into diagnosis, masking, burnout, identity and the evolving neurodiversity movement.
Is it Neurodivergence or Eating Disordered?
A thoughtful piece exploring how eating-disordered behaviours and neurodivergent traits (such as sensory differences, executive-function challenges, or regulation needs) can overlap — and why it matters to distinguish them in treatment rather than assuming all restrictive or avoidant behaviours are purely “disordered eating”.
The Gendered Struggles You Don’t See: Eating Disorders and the Need for Inclusive Support
A candid, inclusive article exploring how eating disorders often present differently across gender and identity. It highlights how men, non-binary and trans people may face unique barriers to recognition and care, and calls for broader, inclusive support frameworks.
ARFID, Anorexia, or Both?
A thoughtful article exploring how Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Anorexia Nervosa can overlap — including similar symptoms (restriction, nutritional risk) and how they differ in underlying drivers (sensory/avoidance vs weight/shape concern). It helps clinicians and carers recognise when both may be present and supports tailored treatment.
Navigating Pregnancy and Postpartum with an Eating Disorder
A practical and compassionate guide for anyone going through pregnancy or early parenthood while living with an eating disorder. It covers how body changes, sleep disruption, feeding demands, and shifting identity can impact recovery — and offers strategies for care, support, and self-kindness.
Supporting Someone with Eating Disorders as a Carer
A compassionate guide for carers supporting a loved one through an eating disorder. It offers clear, practical advice on communication, boundaries, and emotional support, helping carers respond effectively while prioritising both recovery and wellbeing.
Scripts for Self-Advocacy - Individual Version
A powerful, neuro-affirming resource designed for neurodivergent, disabled, chronically ill, and otherwise marginalised people — including those with eating differences or disorders. It includes 60 self-advocacy scripts across 15 topics to help express needs around food, healthcare, accessibility, and support. Each script offers clear, respectful language for setting boundaries, requesting consent-led care, and challenging harmful assumptions in everyday and clinical settings.
A checklist for identifying sources of aggression
A practical checklist — written for autistic people and their supporters — that helps identify possible sources of distress, dysregulation or “aggression” by exploring sensory, communication, social and environmental factors. A useful resource for recognising what’s going on and making supportive changes.
The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods by Robyn Steward
A practical, autism-affirming guide that explains periods clearly and comfortably for autistic children and teens. Robyn Steward uses visual supports, sensory-friendly language, and honest advice to help young people understand their bodies, manage hygiene, and feel confident and in control.
The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens by Yenn Purkis and Tanya Masterman
A positive, empowering handbook written by autistic authors for autistic young people. It offers down-to-earth advice on friendships, identity, emotions, and self-advocacy — helping teens and tweens understand themselves, celebrate their strengths, and navigate the world with confidence.
When the Message Sits On Read: Understanding AuDHDer Online Communication Patterns
A lived-experience-informed piece exploring how AuDHDers (autistic + ADHDers) often navigate unique online-communication patterns—such as delayed responses, parallel texting stalls, and constant toggling between platforms. It digs into how executive-function differences, sensory overload and social-energy dips play a role, and offers insight for both self-understanding and supportive response.
What It’s Like to
be an AuDHDer By Monique Mitchelson
A concise, insightful guide created for folks who identify as both Autistic and ADHDers (AuDHD). It explores the unique challenges and strengths of having a combined presentation — such as sensory seeking + rigidity, hyper-focus and burnout — while offering language and validation for navigating the world your way.
How Not to Fit In: An unapologetic guide to navigating autism and ADHD by Jess Joy and Charlotte Mia
It explores why getting diagnosis can be so fraught and gendered, and how to navigate a world which centres neurotypical brains in the realms of relationships, careers, friendships and finances. By reading this book, you'll: Start to understand why so many people are being diagnosed with ADHD and autism right now.
Words from the Heart: An Emotional Dictionary
A thoughtful emotional dictionary-style book that invites you to deepen your vocabulary for feelings, sensations and subtle states of mind. Tailored for anyone seeking clearer self-understanding, it’s a meaningful tool for autistic adults and ADHDers wanting to map what’s going on inside.
What Is Alexithymia? Defined, Explained, and Linked to Neurodivergence
A clear and accessible article created by and for neurodivergent adults, especially those who identify as autistic or ADHDers. It explains the concept of alexithymia — the difficulty recognising, naming or understanding your own emotional and bodily states — and explores how it uniquely intersects with neurodivergent experience.
What is Alexithymia?
This clear and supportive article explores the concept of alexithymia (i.e., difficulties recognising and describing one’s own emotions) — a challenge many autistic people experience. It explains how this can complicate anxiety and regulation, and suggests adjustments to therapeutic approaches.
ARFID, Anorexia, or Both?
A thoughtful article exploring how Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Anorexia Nervosa can overlap — including similar symptoms (restriction, nutritional risk) and how they differ in underlying drivers (sensory/avoidance vs weight/shape concern). It helps clinicians and carers recognise when both may be present and supports tailored treatment.
Understanding the Autistic Mind
By Neuroclastic: A clear, accessible toolkit created by autistic people, for autistic people, their families, educators and clinicians. It dives into how autistic brains work differently, explores sensory/movement differences, and offers insights that support understanding, acceptance and strength.
Orion Kelly- That Autistic Guy
Orion Kelly is an Autistic author, YouTuber and advocate based in Australia. His channel “That Autistic Guy” features accessible, honest and supportive video content made by Autistic people for Autistic folks and their communities — covering topics like late diagnosis, masking, relationships, burnout and self-understanding.
I'm Autistic, Now What?
I’m Autistic, Now What? is a YouTube channel run by a late-diagnosed autistic & ADHD woman from the UK, created for autistic adults and ADHDers who are navigating the “now what?” after diagnosis. The content spans lived-experience insight, practical support, and humour-infused reflections on masking, burnout, executive differences and self-advocacy.
@ashralouisa
Ashra Louisa is an autistic adult creator and advocate whose YouTube channel and Instagram account speak straight to the heart of late diagnosis, low-support-needs experiences, sensory differences and reclaiming identity. Her work flips the script on typical “fix the autistic person” narratives — instead, she centres lived experience, acceptance, and neuro-affirmation.
Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask
By Dr. Megan Anna Neff: A practical, empowering guide written by a neurodivergent clinician for autistic adults. With over 100 activities, this book helps autistic people embrace their identity, manage sensory and executive-challenges, build community, and develop self-care habits that honour their brain rather than force it into neurotypical moulds.
The Autistic Burnout Workbook: Your Guide to Your Personal Recovery Plan
By Dr. Megan Anna Neff: A compassionate workbook written by and for autistic adults, designed to help autistic people recognise burnout triggers, manage sensory and emotional overload, and build a recovery plan that honours their brain rather than demanding masking or “fixing”.
Different Not Less
A heartfelt, no-fluff guide written by and for neurodivergent people (autistic, ADHD and beyond). Chloé shares her lived experience of diagnosis, masking, meltdowns, and finding community — then offers practical tips on self-acceptance, living authentically, and making your voice heard.
AADPA (Australasian ADHD Professionals Association)
AADPA is a not-for-profit organisation bringing together ADHDers, clinicians, and researchers across Australia and Aotearoa NZ. Their work focuses on improving understanding and support for ADHD communities through evidence-based guidelines, accessible resources, and professional education.
The Anti-Planner
A creative, neuro-affirming hub by autistic-ADHD artist Dani Donovan, featuring comics, tools, and resources that celebrate ADHD brains. Her best-selling workbook, The Anti-Planner, helps ADHD adults manage executive dysfunction with self-compassion, flexible structure, and humour — turning chaos into confidence.
I have ADHD
A warm, honest podcast for ADHD adults, hosted by Kristen Carder. Kristen shares her lived experience and practical strategies for thriving with an ADHD brain — exploring topics like time-blindness, emotional regulation, relationships, and self-acceptance with humour, compassion, and real-world insight.
The Year I Met My Brain: A travel companion for adults who have just found out they have ADHD
A warm, funny, and validating guide for adults discovering their ADHD later in life. Matilda Boseley blends lived experience with practical advice, helping readers understand their brains, manage daily life with compassion, and celebrate the strengths that come with neurodivergence.
The Link Between Hypermobility and Autism: Symptoms & Strategies for Pain Management
A clear, neuro-affirming article unpacking how joint hypermobility (loose/flexible joints, fatigue, posture issues) can overlap with autistic identities, and it offers practical guidance for managing pain, supporting body awareness, and seeking professional care.
What Is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)?
A clear, neuro-affirming overview of a profile commonly found in autistic people, where everyday demands can feel overwhelming and drive avoidance behaviours. This guide helps recognise that PDA isn’t about being difficult—it’s often about anxiety, control and needing a different kind of support.
Eating disorders and Autism
A compassionate, neuro-affirming article exploring how autism can interplay with eating disorders like Anorexia Nervosa and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). It highlights sensory issues, routine-needs, interoception differences and how tailored care makes a real difference.
Neurodivergent People: Body-Image, Eating Disorders & Feeding Difficulties
Neurodiversity Australia – A concise, neuroaffirming PDF guide designed for neurodivergent folks navigating body image, feeding and eating issues. It offers practical self-advocacy tips, treatment considerations and acknowledges the built-in challenges of neuronormative expectations.
Autism and Alexithymia: Similarities, Differences, and Overlap by Dr Megan Anna Neff
A thoughtful article that explores how alexithymia (difficulty identifying or describing emotions) often co-occurs with neurodivergence, and why many emotional-processing stereotypes about autism might actually be linked to alexithymia instead.
Handbook For The Late Diagnosed Neurodivergent by Fae Wolfe
A gentle yet powerful 30-page e-guide written for anyone whose neurodivergent identity emerged later in life. It explores the feelings, shifts and possibilities that come with a late diagnosis, offering insight when the “what now?” stage kicks in.
Start Here: a guide for parents of autistic kids
This book offers parents of newly-diagnosed autistic children a neuro-affirming, strengths-based overview of autism, including what autism is, how to find supportive services, autistic rights in school settings, and tips on self-advocacy and communication.
Neurodivergent Resources
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