Resources
Websites and Organizations Focused on Neurodiversity
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Neurodiversity.com: This site provides a broad overview of neurodiversity, its history, and various perspectives on the topic. It's a great starting point for understanding the concept.
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The Neurodiversity Foundation: An organization dedicated to promoting and supporting neurodiversity. They provide educational resources, articles, and tools to understand the different types of neurodivergent conditions.
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ADHD Foundation: A UK-based organization that offers resources and support specifically for ADHD but also has a broader focus on neurodiversity.
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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): ASAN is a nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people. They have a wealth of resources that explain neurodiversity, especially from the perspective of those who identify as autistic.
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Neurodiversity Hub: This website offers resources for educators, employers, and individuals on various neurodivergent conditions and how to support neurodiverse people.
2. Academic Articles and Journals
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Google Scholar: Search for peer-reviewed articles on neurodiversity, which can provide you with scientific studies and expert perspectives. Keywords to search include "neurodiversity," "neurodivergent," "ADHD," "autism spectrum," and "learning disabilities."
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PubMed: A free search engine accessing primarily the MEDLINE database of references and abstracts on life sciences and biomedical topics, including neurodiversity-related research.
3. Books
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"NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity" by Steve Silberman: A comprehensive book that explores the history and culture of neurodiversity, particularly within the autism community.
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"The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain" by Thomas Armstrong: This book discusses various aspects of neurodiversity and provides insights into leveraging neurodivergent traits.
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"Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Brain Differences" by Thomas Armstrong: This book explores how neurodiverse conditions can be viewed as strengths.
4. Online Communities and Blogs
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Medium: Look for articles on neurodiversity written by neurodivergent individuals and experts in the field. Search for specific tags like "neurodiversity," "ADHD," and "autism."
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Reddit Communities: Subreddits like r/neurodiversity can provide personal insights, stories, and links to further resources. While user-generated content should be approached critically, it can offer valuable perspectives.
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ADHD Alien: A comic series and blog created by a neurodivergent artist that illustrates the experiences of living with ADHD and offers insights into neurodiversity.
5. Videos and Podcasts
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TED Talks on Neurodiversity: There are several insightful TED Talks on neurodiversity, including "What you need to know about Autism" by Rosie King and "The World Needs All Kinds of Minds" by Temple Grandin.
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Neurodiversity Podcast: This podcast focuses on various topics related to neurodiversity and features experts and neurodivergent individuals sharing their experiences.
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ADHD Rewired Podcast: Focuses on ADHD but also discusses broader neurodiversity topics. Hosted by Eric Tivers, a licensed clinical social worker and coach.
6. Government and Educational Institution Resources
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Offers research and information on a range of neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions, which are relevant to understanding neurodiversity.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Provides statistics and general information on conditions like ADHD and Autism, which are part of the neurodiversity spectrum.
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World Health Organization (WHO): Their website offers international perspectives and information on neurodevelopmental conditions.
7. Blogs and Personal Stories
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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism: A blog that offers a range of perspectives on autism and neurodiversity.
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The Art of Autism: Features stories, art, and resources from neurodivergent individuals and their allies.