neurodivergenCE / AUTISM/ ADHD
Neurodiversity is a term referring the endless diversity that exists in the minds, nervous systems and how a person experiences the world, and acknowledges that this variation is important and valid.
Neurodivergent is an umbrella term that refers to a spectrum of neurological differences, that include but are not limited to autism and ADHD.
At times Authentic Self OT may use the term neurodivergent when referring to autism and/or ADHD (with or without formal diagnosis).
AFFIRMING resources THAT you MIGHT FIND HELPFUL
Listen:
Read/visuals:
Read/visuals:
- The Neurodivergent Woman https://www.ndwomanpod.com
- "Divergent Conversations" podcast by Dr Megan Neff and Patrick Casale. Lived experience and clinical perspective, conversational style and really able to get into the nuance of issues.
- Women and ADHD https://www.womenandadhd.com
- The Late Discovered Club https://www.catherineasta.com/work/thelatediscoveredclub/
- Neuroplasticity Nerds https://www.nervoussystemschool.com (fantastic accessible, compassionate podcast, exploring the latest research into neuroscience, nervous system regulation, brain-body connection)
- Yellow Ladybugs podcast https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au
Read/visuals:
Read/visuals:
Read/visuals:
- Reframing Autism, autistic led not-for-profit with lots of great resources https://reframingautism.org.au
- National Autism Strategy 2025-2031 https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-autism-strategy-2025-2031
- Yellow Ladybugs https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au
- Authentically Emily (wonderful easy to read short visuals) https://www.authenticallyemily.uk
- Neurowild (also beautiful visuals) https://www.facebook.com/p/NeuroWild-100087870753308/
- Neurodivergent Insights https: //neurodivergentinsights.com. Dr Neff is a late discovered neurodivergent practicing psychologist with chronic illness
- Polyvagal Theory https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org
- Internal Family Systems https://ifs-institute.com