Adult Autism & ADHD Resources
Everything You’d Wanna Know About Adult ADHD and Autism
These resource pages originally started when two of my neurodivergent colleagues, Dr. Jennifer McAdams and Dr. Julia Strait, and I went down a rabbit hole together learning everything we could about ADHD and autism to better understand ourselves and the clients we work with.
I've continued adding to and updating these collections over the years, pulling together resources I think are worth your time. Whether you're newly discovering your neurodivergence or you've known for years, I hope you'll find something that makes you think, "Oh, that explains a lot!"
Explore the Resource Library
There's a lot here, and you definitely don't need to go through it all! I've organized everything by topic so you can explore what interests you, skip what doesn't, and come back whenever you're ready. There's no need to tackle the whole rabbit hole at once.
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Autism Resources
Websites, Books & Podcasts
Late-Identified Autism
Autism in Women
LGBTQIA+ & Cultural Identity
Autism & Aging
Autism & ADHD (AuDHD)
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ADHD Resources
Websites, Books & Podcasts
ADHD in Adults
ADHD in Women
Understanding the ADHD Brain
Hyperfocus & Inattentive ADHD
ADHD Medication
Autism & ADHD (AuDHD)
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Autism / ADHD Testing
Formal testing
Self-diagnosis
Concerns with Diagnosis
List of Affirming Testing Providers
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Unmasking & Acceptance
Processing the Diagnosis / Identity
Unmasking
Coming Out As ND
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Motivation & Executive Functioning
Understanding Motivation & Procrastination
Executive Functioning
Time Blindness
Eating & Sleeping
Practical Strategies & Accommodations
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Emotions, Sensory Issues, RSD
Sensory Sensitivities
Rejection Sensitivity (RSD)
Hyper-empathy
Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
Identification of Emotions
Aphantasia
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Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA)
Definitions
Impact on relationships
Sleep Concerns
Parenting PDA Kids
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Overlapping Conditions
Commonly Misdiagnosed or Co-Occurring
Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety
Narcissistic or Borderline Personality
Addiction
Grief
ADHD and Autism
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Neurodivergent Relationship Dynamics
Communication & Conflict
Physical Intimacy
Family & Friendship Dynamics
Navigating Different Needs
Dating & Romantic Relationships
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Hormones & ADHD / Autism
Menstrual Cycles & Hormonal Changes
ADHD, Autism & Hormones
Perimenopause & Menopause
Research & Practical Resources
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Being A ND Parent
Tools for the ND Parent
ND and Motherhood
Infants/feeding issues
Common ND Sibling Issues
Parenting an ND kiddo
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2E and Learning Differences
The Impact of Being Twice Exceptional
Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
Dysgraphia
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Neurodiversity In The Workplace
Common ND Workplace Issues
Accommodations
Interviewing
Companies that are affirming
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ND Therapist Resources
Being an ND therapist
How to be Affirming
ND testing
Therapeutic Approaches
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The Neurodiversity Movement
What is the ND Movement?
Why We are Social Justice Warriors
Different Models of Disability
Religion and Austim/Adhd
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Disconnected, Toxic Family
Living With Family Estrangement
Sibling Estrangement
Cutting Ties
Managing Holidays When You are Estranged
Managing Estranged Aging Relatives
Grief After The Death of a Complicated Relationship
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Pet Loss
Coping with Pet Loss
Hospice and At Home Euthanasia
Virtual Support Groups
How Will I Know When It’s Time?
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Complex Trauma
Assessment For CPTSD
Trauma Responses
Strategies to Manage CPTSD
Sensory Issues
Relaxation Strategies & Meditations
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Religious Trauma
Trauma Recovery
Managing Family Still In The Faith
Being ND with Religious Trauma
Questions? Need Support?
If you are feeling overwhelmed and want someone to help you process all this information, reach out I can help break this down.