Where possible neurodiversity affirming resources are recommended rather than deficit model resources and neurodivergent voices are recommended.

Exciting Announcement!!

Monique has co-written a book with fellow Neurodivergent Clinical Psychologist Jennifer Kemp to be released  on 1st July 2024 with New Harbinger! You can do pre-order your copy through any online book store!

You Can Pre-Order Here!

Books

• Driven to Distraction by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey (written by two ADHD'er psychiatrists)
• The Anti-Planner by Dani Donovan
• Spectrum Women; Walking to the beat of Autism, edited by Barb Cook and Dr Michelle Garnett. A collection of chapters by Autistic women
• Spectrum Women; Autism and Parenting by Renata Jurkevythz, Maura Campbell, Lisa Morgan and Barb Cook ( Autistic Women)
• Camoflauge: The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women by Sarah Bargiela (graphic novel style)
• Divergent Mind by Jenara Nerenberg (written by an ADHD'er journalist and covers autism, ADHD, synesthesia and sensory differences in women)
• My Autistic Awakening by Rachael Lee Harris (Autistic Psychotherapist)
• Late Bloomer: How an Autism Diagnosis Changed My Life by Clem Bastow (Autistic Screenwriter, Advocate and Researcher)
• The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills by Sonny Jane Wise (Multiply Neurodivergent educator, consultant and advocate @livedexperience educator)
• We're All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise
• Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby (Autistic Comedian)
• Unmasking Autism by Dr Devon Price (Autistic Social Psychologist and Professor)
• The Autism and Neurodiversity Self Advocacy Handbook by Barb Cook and Yenn Purkis (Autistics)
• The Autism Spectrum Guide to Sexuality and Relationships
  by Dr Emma Goodall (Autistic Researcher)
• The Autistic Trans Guide to Life by Yenn Purkis and Dr Wenn Lawson (Autistic Author and Autistic Researcher and consultant)
• Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum by Erin Ekins
• Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman
• How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis ( late diagnosed ADHD'er, therapist and author)
• PDA in the Therapy Room by Raelene Dundon Autistic Ed & Dev Psychologist 
• I Am Autistic: A Workbook, Sensory Tools, Practical Advice, & Interactive Journaling for Understanding Life with Autism by Chanelle Moriah (Autistic Women from New Zealand)
• The ACT Workbook for Perfectionism by Jennifer Kemp (Autistic and ADHD Clinical Psychologist)
• Supporting Autistic Girls & Gender Diverse Youth by Yellow Ladybugs
• Growing In to Autism by Professor Sandra Thom-Jones

OCD

• About International OCD Foundation | All There Is To Know About OCD (iocdf.org)
• The Joy thief  by Penny Moody
• The Self-Compassion Workbook for OCD: Lean into Your Fear, Manage Difficult Emotions, and Focus On Recovery by Kimberley Quinlan
• The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD: A Guide to Overcoming Obsessions and Compulsions Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Jon Hershfield, MFT and Tom Corboy
• Pure O" OCD
  Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Chad LeJeune

 

Neurodiversity Affirming Children's Books

• The Brain Forest and The Rainbow Brain by Sandhya Menon ( Neurodivergent Ed & Dev Psychologist)
• Square Me Round World by Neurodivergent Psychologist Chelsea Wiley
• A Day With No Words by Tiffany Hammond - she is Autistic and has a masters in Ed and Dev Psychology
• My Autistic Mama  by Kati Hirchy

 

The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast Coming Out As Neurodivergent to Your Family and Friends FREE Resource Download here: 

Welcome Pack - Reframing Autism For those Newly Diagnosed

 

Advocates and Role Models

• Different Not Less Youtube channel by Chloe Hayden (Autistic ADHD’er advocate, Actress in Netflix Heartbreak High, Vogue and Fashion week)
• Summer Farrelly (Autistic ADHD’er advocate and Animal Assisted Therapy, Artist, Chicken Extraordinaire)
• Shy Little Pixie (Autistic Role Model with Selective Mutism and Plant Lover)

Australian Organisations

• Australian ADHD Foundation and ADHD National Helpline  https://adhdfoundation.org.au/contact
• ADHD Australia
• AADPA – Australian ADHD Professionals Association
• Yellow Ladybugs for Autistic  Girls and Gender Diverse people
• Spectrum Women Magazine
• Autism Connect - National autism helpline - phone, email or live webchat (amaze.org.au)
• Women With Disabilities Australia https://wwda.org.au/
• Reframing Autism | Celebrating & nurturing Autistic identity

 

Health Resources

• The Australian POTS Foundation https://potsfoundation.org.au/ 
• The Ehlers-Danlos Society https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/
• Disjointed: Navigating the Diagnosis and Management of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders 
• Too Flexible To Feel Good: A Practical Map to Managing Hypermobility by Celest Pereira & Adell Bridges
• All Tangled Up in Autism and Chronic Illness: A guide to navigating multiple conditions
  By Charli Clement
• Pain Australia https://www.painaustralia.org.au/about-pain
• Chronic Pain Australia https://chronicpainaustralia.org.au/

 

Feminism and Hormones

• The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods Robyn Steward (Autistic author and speaker)
• The Mental Load: A Feminist Comic by Emma
• Menopausing: The Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring by Davina McCall with Dr Naomi Potter
• The HER Centre at Monash University, Research, Education, and Specialist Clinics for PMDD, Hormones and Women's Mental Health https://www.monash.edu/medicine/her-centre
• International Association of Pre Menstrual Disorders (IAPMD) for PMS and PMDD resources  IAPMD
• Australasian Menopause Society  AMS Home - Australasian Menopause Society
• Pelvic Pain Foundation 
• Healing Pelvic Pain by Dr Peta Wright (Gynaecologist and fertility specialist in Brisbane, Australia)
• Endometriosis Australia

 

Eating Disorders and Neurodivergence

Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia (EDNA) Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia (edneuroaus.com)

Helplines

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Lifeline 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Parentline 1300 30 1300 https://parentline.com.au/

Carer’s Gateway and Emergency Respite 1800 422 737 https://www.carergateway.gov.au/

Kids Helpline 1800 551 800: https://kidshelpline.com.au/young-adults for 18-25 year olds and Now offering a Neurodivergence ‘My Circle’ Social Platform for 13-25 year olds

Q Life- For Queer People 1800 184 527 https://qlife.org.au/

Butterfly Foundation for Eating difficulties and Body Image 1800 33 4673 https://butterfly.org.au/

Mensline 1300 78 99 78 https://mensline.org.au/>