Workbook Resources
Optional reflection activities and further reading/viewing from page 15 of your Exploring Your Neurodivergent Identity booklet
Read
Online
Books
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But you don't look autistic at all - Bianca Toeps, Fay MacCorquodale-Smith
Watch
YouTube
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There is no one way to be Autistic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otAcbF-fESI
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Fast Facts About Autism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaRdPYvWt48
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The Neuroscience of the ADHD Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjf-yHLaXtU
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Having Autism & ADHD (The Paradox): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irqcnMk4flE
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Apple Podcasts
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What does an Autistic, ADHDer brain look like? - The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast
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Diagnosis Stories – Divergent Conversations Podcast
YouTube
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Is Autism a Disability, Neurodiversity, and the Social Model of Disability – A Neurodivergent Rebels Ramblings Podcast
Optional reflection activities and further reading/viewing from page 24 of your Exploring Your Neurodivergent Identity booklet
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Online
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https://medium.com/invisible-illness/i-was-masking-for-so-long-i-lost-myself-4be35fe2cd35
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https://reframingautism.org.au/miltons-double-empathy-problem-a-summary-for-non-academics/
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https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/identity-first-language/
Books
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A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD: Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers - Michelle Frank and Sari Solden (audiobook available)
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YouTube
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Autistic Masking and Unmasking - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxhJDM6Bv1U
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How to Deal with Rejection Sensitivity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM3azhiOy5E
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Podcasts
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Authenticity, Unmasking, and Zest – The Neurodiversity Podcast
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The Double Empathy Problem with Dr Damian Milton – Two Sides of the Spectrum
Optional reflection activities and further reading/viewing from page 34 of your Exploring Your Neurodivergent Identity booklet
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YouTube
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Interoception – Kelly Mahler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0zbCiakjaA
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Apple Podcasts
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Interoception and Alexithymia – The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast (available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
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Introduction to Interoception – The Yellow Ladybugs Podcast
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Sensory Processing in Everyday Life with Dr Winnie Dunn – Two Sides of the Spectrum Podcast (available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
Optional reflection activities and further reading/viewing from page 41 of your Exploring Your Neurodivergent Identity booklet
Watch
YouTube
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Autism & Shutdowns – How They Differ from Autistic Meltdowns -https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2020/09/16/autism-shutdowns-how-they-differ-from-autistic-meltdowns/?fbclid=IwAR3Oh40CHLBvR1U10IDUxS9NjVyx5wY-IaDEulTVdvGqaTZuWwahm8f-piQ
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What is Executive Function and Why Do We Need it? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4YIHrEu-TU
Please note:
The link for The Spectrum of Executive Function Tool is no longer active. Our apologies, the document now also needs to be purchased to be accessed fully. If you would still like to check out this tool, the new link is here.
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Apple Podcasts
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Understanding Meltdowns and Shutdowns – The Yellow Ladybugs Podcast
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Executive Functioning – The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast
Optional reflection activities and further reading/viewing from page 48 of your Exploring Your Neurodivergent Identity booklet
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Books
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Laziness Does Not Exist – Dr Devon Price (audiobook available)
Online
Further reading on Spoon Theory specifically
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"How the Spoon Theory Helps Me Explain the Fatigue of Chronic Illness" - Creakyjoints.org
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The Spoon Theory - Christine Miserandino - butyoudontlooksick.com
(also available as PDF here)
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YouTube
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The Problem with Masking ADHD and Autism (burnout, etc.) - How to ADHD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk-FtgGV8I8
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What Is Autistic Burnout? with Neurodivergent Rebel- Not an Autism Mum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1UHExD8eJ4
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Apple Podcasts
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Learning how to stop, reduce burnout and celebrate achievements - The ADHD Woman's Wellbeing Podcast
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Autistic Burnout – The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast
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Episode 2: Autistic Burnout - Divergent Conversations
Optional reflection activities and further reading/viewing from page 56 of your Exploring Your Neurodivergent Identity booklet
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Books
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Unmasking Autism – Dr Devon Price (audiobook available)
Online
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Neurodiversity Hub. Reveal or Conceal? The Pros & Cons of Disclosure in the Workplace Written by: Holly Bainbridge
Watch
YouTube
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Autistic Masking & Unmasking – Purple Ella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxhJDM6Bv1U
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Unmasking After Late Autism Diagnosis - Embracing Authenticity – Orion Kelly – That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPBUNGJDONk
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Podcasts
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Disclosing ADHD – Translating ADHD Podcast
Apple Podcasts
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Diversity and inclusion support in the Workplace with Dr Tanya Murray - The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast (also available on Spotify)
Optional reflection activities and further reading/viewing from page 63 of your Exploring Your Neurodivergent Identity booklet
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Watch
YouTube
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ADHD and Autism Relationship Accommodations - How to ADHD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ-wCP4tjrg
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A Guide to Workplace Inclusion for Autistic Employees (Autism at Work) - Orion Kelly - That Autistic Guy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n_4nX3zWBo
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Apple Podcasts
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ADHD in the workplace with Trina Haynes - The ADHD Skills Lab Podcast
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Neuro-affirming ways to support executive functioning at home - The Yellow Ladybugs Podcast
Optional reflection activities and further reading/viewing from pages 69 and 70 of your Exploring Your Neurodivergent Identity booklet
Books /Audiobooks
Books
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Neuroqueer Heresies: Notes on the Neurodiversity Paradigm, Autistic Empowerment, and Postnormal Possibilities – Nick Walker
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Drama Queen: One Autistic Woman and a Life of Unhelpful Labels – Sarah Gibbs
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Unmasking Autism – Devon Price, Ph.D
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Laziness Does Not Exist – Devon Price, Ph.D
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Untypical: How the World Isn't Built for Autistic People and What We Should All Do About It - Pete Wharmby
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What I Want to Talk About: How Autistic Special Interests Shape a Life - Pete Wharmby
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Different, Not Less – Chloé Hayden
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Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults – Finn Gratton
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The Autism and Neurodiversity Self Advocacy Handbook: Developing the Skills to Determine Your Own Future - Barb Cook, Yenn Purkis
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Dirty Laundry - Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery
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Self-Care for People with ADHD – Sasha Hamdani, MD
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Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity - Steve Silberman
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Spectrum Women, Walking to the Beat of Autism – Barb Cook
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Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else - Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, Jamell White
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Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Youth – Yellow Lady Bugs
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I Will Die On This Hill: Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World - Meghan Ashburn, Jules Edwards
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But you don't look autistic at all – Bianca Toeps
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Love and Autism - Kay Kerr
Social Media Accounts
YouTube Channels
Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
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The Neurodivergent Podcast
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Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play.Learn.Chat
Crisis Support
If you need crisis support, please remember you can contact the services listed below, your GP, or present to your local hospital. In an emergency, always ring 000.
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13Yarn 13 92 75 www.13yarn.org.au
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Lifeline 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au
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Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 beyondblue.org.au
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Reachout - https://au.reachout.com