Resource Hub
Books, podcasts, and media specifically about autism, ADHD, AuDHD, and neurodiversity.
Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, PhD - The essential modern book on unmasking. Warm, research-backed, deeply affirming. Explores the cost of masking and the freedom of being yourself.
NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman - The definitive history of autism. Reframes everything you thought you knew about neurodivergence and the autism rights movement.
Divergent Mind by Jenara Nerenberg - Focused on neurodivergence in women and nonbinary people. Covers sensory processing, masking, and how late diagnosis changes everything.
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell Barkley, PhD - The gold-standard guide. Science-based, practical strategies for living with ADHD as an adult.
How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe - Short chapters, visual aids, no shame. Based on her popular YouTube channel. Perfect for ADHD brains that struggle with long books.
Dirty Laundry by Richard Pink & Roxanne Emery - Honest, funny, tender look at ADHD relationships and daily life. Based on their viral TikTok and podcast.
Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté, MD - Explores ADHD roots in early development. The attachment-focused perspective is deeply healing for many.
Autism and Masking: How and Why People Do It, and the Impact It Can Have by Helen Ellis, with Dr Felicity Sedgewick and Dr Laura Hull - A comprehensive exploration of autistic masking - what it is, why people do it, and the profound impact it has on mental health and identity.
Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate by Cynthia Kim - An autistic adult's perspective on navigating work, relationships, and life. Practical and deeply relatable.
Odd Girl Out by Laura James - A memoir of late-diagnosis autism in adulthood. Relatable, honest, validating. Captures the experience of realizing you've been autistic your whole life.
Safeguarding Autistic Girls: Strategies for Professionals by Dr Carly Jones MBE - A practical guide for professionals on understanding and supporting autistic girls, with a focus on safety, wellbeing, and recognising their specific needs.
Spectrum Women edited by Barb Cook and Dr Michelle Garnett - A collection of writings by autistic women covering diagnosis, relationships, sensory issues, career, and identity. Insightful and affirming.
Supporting Spectacular Girls: A Practical Guide to Developing Autistic Girls' Wellbeing and Self-Esteem by Helen Clarke - A practical resource for parents and professionals on building confidence, self-esteem, and resilience in autistic girls.
Taking Off the Mask: Practical Exercises to Help Understand and Minimise the Effects of Autistic Camouflaging by Hannah Belcher - A workbook-style guide with exercises to help autistic people understand their own masking patterns and reduce the toll of camouflaging.
The Independent Woman's Handbook for Super Safe Living on the Autistic Spectrum, The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods, and The Autism-Friendly Guide to Self-Employment by Robyn Steward - Practical, empowering guides written by an autistic author covering safety, puberty, and careers - all from a neurodivergent perspective.
We're Not Broken by Eric Garcia - Autistic people on autism, neurodiversity, and the future of neurodivergence. A collection of voices and perspectives.
Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Sarah Hendrickx - Focused on how autism presents differently in women, girls, and AFAB people. Essential reading for late-diagnosed folks.
What I Mean When I Say I'm Autistic by Niko Stranger - Short, accessible chapters on autism that often resonate with AuDHD folks too.
Reframe Your Brain by Scott Barry Kaufman - Explores the intersection of different neurotypes and the strengths that come with neurodivergence.
Different Minds by Luke Beardon - Covers autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and how they often co-occur. Explores the "double empathy problem" and neurodivergent experiences.
AuDHD Flourishing - Living well with both autism and ADHD. Practical, honest, community-focused conversations about what actually works.
ADHD for Smart Ass Women - Hosted by Tracy Otsuka. ADHD in women and the unique strengths that come with it. Science-backed and relatable.
The Neurodivergent Woman - Clinical psychologists discuss late diagnosis, masking, relationships, and mental health from an ND lens. Smart, compassionate, research-informed.
SquarePeg - Interviews with late-diagnosed autistic adults. Deep, vulnerable conversations about identity, work, unmasking, and what comes after diagnosis.
Uniquely Human - Autism from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective. Features autistic voices and clinicians who actually get it.
Neurodiverging - Conversations about neurodiversity, work, relationships, and mental health. Honest and practical.
Finch - A self-care pet app. Gamification that works for executive dysfunction. No shame mechanics. Take care of your bird by taking care of yourself.
Structured - A daily planner that creates a visual timeline of your day. Perfect for ADHD brains that need to see their day laid out visually.
TickTick - Task manager with built-in Pomodoro timer, habit tracking, and calendar view. Flexible and powerful without being overwhelming.
Endel - Generates real-time soundscapes for focus, relaxation, movement, and sleep. Excellent for sensory regulation and creating consistent environments.
Notion - All-in-one workspace. Highly customizable for task management, journaling, tracking, and information organization. The learning curve is worth it.
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