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Hello! This is a info sheet for about ND related resources! Feel free to add to it!
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Please reach out to Lan at leanne.roed@gmail.com if you identify any problematic sources (ex. orgs like Autism Speaks, harmful and/or outdated language/ideas)
Feedback is very appriciated and helpful towards the goal of collecting positive resources on these evolving subjects :)
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General
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What is Neurodiversityhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-neurodiversity-202111232645"Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits."
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Neuroclastichttps://neuroclastic.com/"We are a collective of Autistic people responsive to the evolving needs and trajectory of the Autistic community. "
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What Is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adults https://www.additudemag.com/what-is-adhd-symptoms-causes-treatments/General information on ADHD (kids and adults)
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Embrace Autismhttps://embrace-autism.com/"Dissatisfied with the lack of information available on autism in adults, in 2018 we founded Embrace Autism, which we intended as a platform to distribute research and experience-based information on autism."
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ASANhttps://autisticadvocacy.org/"The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. [...] Nothing About Us, Without Us!"
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Neuroinclusive Comms Guidehttps://www.canva.com/design/DAF96ik4QHs/-kN4l6OZP2NqtOh48_xlJg/edit"While not comprehensive, the following are some general communication best practices on what many autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, and other neurodivergent people need to do their best work."
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An Event Producer's guide to Neuroinclusionhttps://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63179c4c48d09421c000e458/64ee295b08552c47a6623c74_An%20Event%20Professional%E2%80%99s%20Guide%20to%20Neuroinclusion.pdf
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Neuroinclusive Event Checklisthttps://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/63179c4c48d09421c000e458/633f3719a67559092d68b5a7_Neuroinclusive%20Event%20Checklist.pdf
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https://linktr.ee/AuCanada?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=2b7f8012-29bd-4406-9cd1-640e944e9f74
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Sensory
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Sensory differences - a guide for all audienceshttps://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/sensory-differences/sensory-differences/all-audiences
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Masking/Unmasking
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Autism Masking: To Blend or Not to Blendhttps://www.healthline.com/health/autism/autism-maskingInformation on what masking is with statistics related to the well being of people who mask as well as recogntion for consequences of not maskingArticle refrences the CDC's report that there is "no cure for autism" but also notes that the ND community is pushing back on this harmful idea..
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How "unmasking" leads to freedom for autistic and other neurodivergent peoplehttps://www.npr.org/2022/04/14/1092869514/unmasking-autism-more-inclusive-world
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 Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversityhttps://www.amazon.ca/Unmasking-Autism-Discovering-Faces-Neurodiversity/dp/0593235231
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Signs of burnouthttps://aidecanada.ca/docs/default-source/downloads/toolkits/autistic-burnout-toolkit--aide-canada-draft_final.pdf?sfvrsn=2774b304_2
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Executive Functioning
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Decision Anxiety, Executive Functioning, OCD, Autism & ADHDhttps://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Executive-Function-Part-1.pdfGreat ND authored explainer
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What is executive function?https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-is-executive-functionInformation on what skills are referred to by the term "executive funtion"
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ADHD Symptom Spotlight: Time Blindness https://www.verywellmind.com/causes-and-symptoms-of-time-blindness-in-adhd-5216523"Time blindness is the inability to sense the passing of time and it can make nearly every aspect of a person’s life more difficult. The important thing to understand is that it’s more like a sensory issue, not an intentional disregard for time."
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ADHD paralysishttps://psychcentral.com/adhd/adhd-paralysis#adhd-paralysis-definedPrimer of different states of paralysis expereinced by ADHD folks
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How to Save Yourself From ‘Task Paralysis’https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/12/well/mind/task-paralysis.htmlSome helpful management tips for a state of nervous system activation known as task paralysis
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Debunking
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The Autism Spectrum is Not Binaryhttps://intheloopaboutneurodiversity.wordpress.com/2019/03/06/the-autism-spectrum-is-not-binary/Explaining the concept of what "the spectrum" is and is not in a easy to understand format
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It’s Time To Stop Calling Autism “Asperger’s”https://www.fatherly.com/health/aspergers-vs-autism-and-hans-aspergerInformation on the history of the term "Aspergers"
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Here’s Why You Should STOP Using Functioning Labelshttps://planningacrossthespectrum.com/blog/why-stop-using-functioning-labels/Information on why to avoid using "high functioning" and "low functioning" to describe ND folks is harmful.
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Why Many Autistic Adults Prefer 'Identity-First' Languagehttps://themighty.com/topic/autism-spectrum-disorder/should-you-say-autistic-or-person-with-autism/A collection of opinions on the subject of identity first vs person first language (autistic person vs person with autism).The autistic community is largely understood to prefer identity first language but individual preference should be respected
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Advocacy
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Rachel Lowensteinhttps://linktr.ee/RachelissanAutistic creative and leader
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The Curb-Cut Effecthttps://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_curb_cut_effectResearch on the Curb Cut Effect - the effect of accesibility benefitting all society not just those who need accomodations
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@itsemilykatyhttps://twitter.com/itsemilykaty/status/1604194494072635392?s=46&t=C2lOi5BXhlF_9sywopUciwGreat thread on common pitfalls
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Extra Focushttps://adhdjesse.com/ADHD resources/newsletter for adults
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KC Davishttps://www.strugglecare.com/This person started out talking about care tasks and more general mental health stuff but her ADHD content is great
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Neurodivinityhttps://www.instagram.com/neuro__divinity?igsh=bTZyanVmeW5kY3NsFemme autistic experience creator
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Neurotribeshttps://www.stevesilberman.com/books/A history of autism, covers over a century of events (CW, many of the events in the book are very disturbing and has been critisized for being too lenient with Asperger).
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The Disability Studies Readerhttps://ieas-szeged.hu/downtherabbithole/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Lennard-J.-Davis-ed.-The-Disability-Studies-Reader-Routledge-2014.pdf#page=221Collection of essays on disability
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How the Games Industry Can Create Better Support for Neurodiversityhttps://news.ubisoft.com/en-ca/article/56pxij5lQcP7lCsPe9tVXT/how-the-games-industry-can-create-better-support-for-neurodiversity
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Neurodiversity and the Games Industryhttps://www.aurochdigital.com/blog/2022/11/28/neurodiversity-and-the-games-industry
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Microsoft Inclusion Programshttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/beyond-microsoft/default.aspx
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Microsoft's ND hiring initiativehttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/inside-microsoft/cross-disability/neurodiversityhiring
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace Resourceshttps://askearn.org/page/neurodiversity-resourcesGeneral page of ND workplace resourcesNot all have been vetted and I'm not sure if these folks have ND people editing/curating so please keep that in mind
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Consensus-Based Decision Makinghttps://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Resources/Tools/Practical%20Guide%20for%20Consensus-Based%20Decision%20Making.pdf
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Autism, Disclosure and the Workplacehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gk_TktHF-8
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Short video with examples of accomdationshttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/SwUw0ii43hU
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Another short video explaining accomdationshttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/AFTEzeTax3U
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Diagnosis - Autism
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Embrace Autismhttps://embrace-autism.com/"Dissatisfied with the lack of information available on autism in adults, in 2018 we founded Embrace Autism, which we intended as a platform to distribute research and experience-based information on autism."
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Neuroclastic List of Clinicianshttps://neuroclastic.com/diagnosticians/List of clinicians organized by location
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Diagnosis - ADHD
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Your Complete ADHD Diagnosis and Testing Guide https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-testing-diagnosis-guide/General description of ADHD diagnostic process, more from a parent's POV (discusses teachers and focus in school)
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The Autistic Boy in the Unruly Bodyhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7XF3CVT/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_E7VGVDSWJWG1VV2GNMVF?linkCode=ml1&tag=terravancethe-20https://twitter.com/neuroclastic/status/1557435668191657984?lang=en
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