Resources
Where possible neurodiversity affirming resources are recommended rather than deficit model resources and neurodivergent voices are recommended.
Books
Driven to Distraction by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey (written by two ADHD'er psychiatrists)
The Anti-Planner by Dani Donovan
Spectrum Women; Walking to the beat of Autism, edited by Barb Cook and Dr Michelle Garnett. A collection of chapters by Autistic women
Spectrum Women; Autism and Parenting by Renata Jurkevythz, Maura Campbell, Lisa Morgan and Barb Cook ( Autistic Women)
Camoflauge: The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women by Sarah Bargiela (graphic novel style)
Divergent Mind by Jenara Nerenberg (written by an ADHD'er journalist and covers autism, ADHD, synesthesia and sensory differences in women)
My Autistic Awakening by Rachael Lee Harris (Autistic Psychotherapist)
Late Bloomer: How an Autism Diagnosis Changed My Life by Clem Bastow (Autistic Screenwriter, Advocate and Researcher)
The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills by Sonny Jane Wise (Multiply Neurodivergent educator, consultant and advocate @livedexperience educator)
We're All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise
Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby (Autistic Comedian)
Unmasking Autism by Dr Devon Price (Autistic Social Psychologist and Professor)
The Autism and Neurodiversity Self Advocacy Handbook by Barb Cook and Yenn Purkis (Autistics)
The Autism Spectrum Guide to Sexuality and Relationships
by Dr Emma Goodall (Autistic Researcher)
The Autistic Trans Guide to Life by Yenn Purkis and Dr Wenn Lawson (Autistic Author and Autistic Researcher and consultant)
Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum by Erin Ekins
Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman
How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis ( late diagnosed ADHD'er, therapist and author)
PDA in the Therapy Room by Raelene Dundon Autistic Ed & Dev Psychologist
I Am Autistic: A Workbook, Sensory Tools, Practical Advice, & Interactive Journaling for Understanding Life with Autism by Chanelle Moriah (Autistic Women from New Zealand)
The ACT Workbook for Perfectionism by Jennifer Kemp (Autistic and ADHD Clinical Psychologist)
Supporting Autistic Girls & Gender Diverse Youth by Yellow Ladybugs
Growing In to Autism by Professor Sandra Thom-Jones
The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast Coming Out As Neurodivergent to Your Family and Friends FREE Resource Download here:
Welcome Pack - Reframing Autism For those Newly Diagnosed
Neurodiversity Affirming Children's Books
The Brain Forest and The Rainbow Brain by Sandhya Menon (Neurodivergent Ed & Dev Psychologist)
Square Me Round World by Neurodivergent Psychologist Chelsea Wiley
A Day With No Words by Tiffany Hammond - she is Autistic and has a masters in Ed and Dev Psychology
My Autistic Mama by Kati Hirchy
Advocates and Helpful Organisations
Different Not Less Youtube channel by Chloe Hayden (Autistic ADHD’er advocate, Actress in Netflix Heartbreak High, Vogue and Fashion week)
Summer Farrelly (Autistic ADHD’er advocate and Animal Assisted Therapy, Artist, Chicken Extraordinaire)
Shy Little Pixie (Autistic Role Model with Selective Mutism and Plant Lover)
Australian Organisations
Australian ADHD Foundation and ADHD National Helpline https://adhdfoundation.org.au/contact
ADHD Australia
AADPA – Australian ADHD Professionals Association
Yellow Ladybugs for Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse people
Spectrum Women Magazine
Autism Connect - National autism helpline - phone, email or live webchat (amaze.org.au)
Women With Disabilities Australia https://wwda.org.au/
Reframing Autism | Celebrating & nurturing Autistic identity
OCD
About International OCD Foundation | All There Is To Know About OCD (iocdf.org)
The Joy thief by Penny Moody
The Self-Compassion Workbook for OCD: Lean into Your Fear, Manage Difficult Emotions, and Focus On Recovery by Kimberley Quinlan
The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD: A Guide to Overcoming Obsessions and Compulsions Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Jon Hershfield, MFT and Tom Corboy
Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Chad LeJeune
Health Resources
The Australian POTS Foundation https://potsfoundation.org.au/
The Ehlers-Danlos Society https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/
Disjointed: Navigating the Diagnosis and Management of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders
Too Flexible To Feel Good: A Practical Map to Managing Hypermobility by Celest Pereira & Adell Bridges
All Tangled Up in Autism and Chronic Illness: A guide to navigating multiple conditions by Charli Clement
Pain Australia https://www.painaustralia.org.au/about-pain
Chronic Pain Australia https://chronicpainaustralia.org.au/
Feminism and Hormones
The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods Robyn Steward (Autistic author and speaker)
The Mental Load: A Feminist Comic by Emma
Menopausing: The Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring by Davina McCall with Dr Naomi Potter
The HER Centre at Monash University, Research, Education, and Specialist Clinics for PMDD, Hormones and Women's Mental Health https://www.monash.edu/medicine/her-centre
International Association of Pre Menstrual Disorders (IAPMD) for PMS and PMDD resources IAPMD
Australasian Menopause Society AMS Home - Australasian Menopause Society
Pelvic Pain Foundation
Healing Pelvic Pain by Dr Peta Wright (Gynaecologist and fertility specialist in Brisbane, Australia)
Endometriosis Australia
Eating Disorders and Neurodivergence
Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia (EDNA) Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia (edneuroaus.com)
Helplines
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Lifeline 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Parentline 1300 30 1300 https://parentline.com.au/
Carer’s Gateway and Emergency Respite 1800 422 737 https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800: https://kidshelpline.com.au/young-adults for 18-25 year olds and Now offering a Neurodivergence ‘My Circle’ Social Platform for 13-25 year olds
Q Life- For Queer People 1800 184 527 https://qlife.org.au/
Butterfly Foundation for Eating difficulties and Body Image 1800 33 4673 https://butterfly.org.au/
Mensline 1300 78 99 78 https://mensline.org.au/>