Books & Media

Neurodivergence & Identity

• Unmasking Autism by Devon Price (Amazon | Kindle | Audible) — A groundbreaking look at autistic masking and how to start living authentically.
• Divergent Mind by Jenara Nerenberg (Amazon | Kindle | Audible) — Exploring sensory sensitivity, neurodivergence, and the unique experiences of women.
• NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman (Amazon | Kindle | Audible) — The definitive history of autism and the neurodiversity movement.
• Is This Autism? by Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, and Jamell White (Amazon | Kindle | Audible) — A compassionate guide for self-discovery and understanding autistic traits.
• Uniquely Human by Barry Prizant (Amazon | Kindle | Audible) — A strengths-based approach to understanding autism.

ADHD

• Driven to Distraction by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey (Amazon | Kindle | Audible) — The classic book on understanding ADHD in adults.
• How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis (Amazon | Kindle | Audible) — A gentle, practical guide to care tasks for neurodivergent people. Short chapters, zero shame.
• Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell Barkley (Amazon | Kindle | Audible) — Evidence-based strategies for managing ADHD across all areas of life.
• Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier (Amazon | Kindle | Audible) — Practical strategies for managing ADHD symptoms with self-compassion.

Mental Health & Healing

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (Amazon | Kindle | Audible) — Understanding trauma and how it shows up in the body. Dense but invaluable.
• Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker (Amazon | Kindle | Audible) — A comprehensive guide to understanding and healing from complex trauma.
• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski (Amazon | Kindle | Audible) — Explains the science of stress and how to complete the stress cycle.

• Divergent Conversations (Apple | Spotify) — A podcast by and for neurodivergent people, covering topics from diagnosis to daily life.
• The Neurodiverging Podcast (Apple | Spotify) — Practical conversations about neurodivergent life, relationships, and parenting.
• ADHD for Smart Ass Women (Apple | Spotify) — Tracy Otsuka explores how ADHD shows up in women and how to harness its strengths.
• AuDHD Flourishing (Apple | Spotify) — Exploring the intersection of autism and ADHD with practical advice and personal stories.
• The Autistic Teacher (Apple | Spotify) — Neurodivergent perspectives on education, work, and navigating systems not built for us.

• Yo Samdy Sam — Autistic creator making thoughtful, research-backed videos about autism and neurodiversity.
• How to ADHD — Jessica McCabe's channel with practical, well-researched videos on every aspect of ADHD.
• Autism from the Inside — Paul Micallef offers a thoughtful, scientific perspective on autistic experience.
• Purple Ella — Neurodivergent family life, ADHD, autism, and AuDHD explained with warmth and honesty.

• ADDitude Magazine (additudemag.com) — Extensive free resources on ADHD, including articles, webinars, and screening tools.
• Autistic Self Advocacy Network (autisticadvocacy.org) — Disability rights organization run by and for autistic people.
• Thinking Person's Guide to Autism — Evidence-based information about autism from autistic people, parents, and professionals.
• r/NeuroKind on Reddit — Our community discussion space.
• NeuroKind Discord — Real-time community, support, and conversation.