Neurodiversity Resources
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Basic Terms and Definitions
Nick Walker, an autistic professor and therapist, lays out some basic terminology in a straightforward usage guide.
https://neuroqueer.com/neurodiversity-terms-and-definitions/
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Kinetic Cognitive Style (aka ADHD)
Comprehensive and affirming resource that reframes ADHD in terms of both the latest research and the lived experience of ADHDers.
https://stimpunks.org/glossary/kinetic-cognitive-style/#htoc-all-the-feels
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Neuroclastic
Different perspectives on autism, written by autistic authors. This site has a number of useful and accessible articles.
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Neurodivergent Love Languages
The five neurodivergent love languages: infodumping, parallel play, support swapping, Please Crush My Soul Back Into My Body (deep pressure), and “I found this cool rock/button/leaf/etc and thought you would like it.”
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Autism Level UP!
Collection of practical resources that center autistic experience. Check out The Regulator, which catalogs approaches to regulation that might be relevant for anyone.
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Book Recs
What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic by Annie Kotowizc
Unmasking Autism by Devon Price
Sincerely, Your Autistic Child edited by Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Sharon daVanport, Emily Paige Ballou
Women From Another Planet? by Jean Kearns Miller