Here are some of the resources we find ourselves recommending most often.
Websites:
- https://autisticnotweird.com/ – Autistic not weird, Chris Bonnello
- https://reframingautism.org.au/ – website for the Australian charity Reframing Autism
- https://www.learnfromautistics.com/ – βAn advocacy organization providing practical solutions based on autistic input for families and educators of autistic people.β
- https://theautisticadvocate.com/ – Kieran Rose is a well known autistic advocate in UK and Australia.
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FpBZR7DbpvNj5UrFN8qUA/about – Aspergers from the Inside and https://autism-explained.teachable.com/ – both run by Paul Micallef
- https://www.kristyforbes.com.au/ – Kristy Forbes and inTune Pathways
- https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/ – For all things to do with Pathological Demand Avoidance profile
- www.autisticparentsuk.org – An Autistic-led charity committed to supporting Autistic parents.
- https://www.autism.org.uk/ – National Autistic Society
- This is a brilliant TEDx talk by Jac den Houting – perfect to share with anyone you know who might need some gentle re-orientation about neurodiversity and autism – https://www.ted.com/talks/jac_den_houting_why_everything_you_know_about_autism_is_wrong/transcript?language=en&fbclid=IwAR26bua74jpyhy1z7QqcF_VNeOJHlr2l4N_8znz89byatrOdF3Aex74aGcc
- https://axia-asd.co.uk/ – Axia-ASD, Chester
- https://www.cheshireautism.org.uk/ -Cheshire Autism Practical Support (ChAPS)
Books:
Exploring Depression, and Beating the Blues by Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett
Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children: A guide for Autistic Wellbeing by Dr Luke Beardon
Taking Off the Mask: Practical Exercises to Help Understand and Minimise the Effects of Autistic Camouflaging by Dr Hannah Belcher