Neurodiversity Affirming Resources, Links & People to Learn From
Instagram Accounts to Follow
Follow me on Instagram @play.learn.chat
Follow Alexandria (GLP info) @meaningfulspeech
Follow Annie on Instagram @_anniecrowe
Follow Cherish @audhd_therapist
Follow Courtney @justkeepstimming
Follow Danielle on Instagram @zelue
Follow Em on Instagram @neurowild_
Follow Ellin on Instagram @autistic.qualia
Follow Gilly @neurodivergent_researcher
Follow Jacob’s journey @aussieautismfamily
Follow Khadija on Instagram @khadija_gbla
Follow Kaishawna on Instagram @kaishawna_music
Follow Lilly’s journey @afriendforlillybug
Follow Lou on Instagram @neurodivergent_lou
Follow Rachel on Instagram @autisticasfxxk
Follow Ronin’s journey @motherhoodphasing
Follow Tiffany on Instagram @fidgets.and.fries
Follow TJ on Instagram @nigh.functioning.autism
Follow Sarah on Instagram @audhdantics
Follow Sam Rowntree @the_aussiespeechie
Follow Sandyha @onwardsandupwardspsych
Follow Sonny on Instagram @livedexperienceeducator
Follow Steph on Instagram @sgroccupationaltherapy
Follow @neurodivergent.reflections
Facebook Groups/Pages
Join the FB Group Autism Inclusivity
Join the FB Group Australian Speechies discussing neurodiversity affirming practices
Join FB Group Australian Neurodiversity Affirming Health Professionals
Join Marge Blanc’s FB Group Natural Language Acquisition Study Group for GLP info
Books for Grown-Ups to Read
Different Not Less – Chloe Hayden
The Explosive Child – Dr Ross Greene
Yellow Ladybugs – Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Youth
Books to Read with Kids
The Brain Forest – Sandhya Menon
The Rainbow Brain – Sandhya Menon
Love me Love my ADHD – Chrissie Davies
A Day Without Words – Tiffany Hammond
My Brother Otto & the Birthday Party – Meg Raby
Square me, Round World – Chelsea Luker
Podcasts to Listen To
My podcast! Exploring Neurodiversity
Articles to read
So, what is “internalized ableism”? – Neurodiverging.com
What is internalized ableism and what can we do to overcome it? – Rea Strawhill
Excellent Organisations & Websites
Lives in the Balance – Dr Ross Greene’s CPS Approach
Kelly Mahler’s website – Interoception info
Documents of Interest
Speech Pathology Australia – Autism Position Statement (2022) – SPA Login required
National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Australia
Autism CRC (2018)
Disability Standards for Education 2005 (Rev. 2020)
Other Helpful Links, Programs, PD
Marge Blanc’s webinar presented by AGOSCI – What’s Good About Echolalia? It’s Language!
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