Autism Resource List
This list was made in collaboration with the therapists at Inclusive Therapists - if there are other resources that you would like to add to this list, please contact me.
Websites about Autism
Embrace Autism
Embrace Autism currently has hundreds of blog articles, all about Autism. You can learn more about selective mutism, autistic burnout, gender presentation, workplace accommodation, Autism in marginalized communities like BIPOC and women, and everything in between. They also have resources for self tests and assessments, for those that are curious.
Evo Libri
Founded by a mother who saw the gap of available societal support for those in the neurodivergent community, Evo Libri offers a variety of resources for those in the neurodivergent community. They routinely offer groups, events, and workshops, such as their “Late Dx Autistic Group” that may be helpful for you.
This free ebook on the Autism Acceptance website “will help you understand autism. Reading this book will help you learn what being autistic means, and it might help answer some questions you have about autism. It can show you how to make life better for autistic people.”
“The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which autistic people enjoy equal access, rights, and opportunities.”
AWN’s works to “dispel stereotypes and misinformation which cause unnecessary fears surrounding an autism diagnosis. We are committed to sharing information which works to build acceptance and understanding of disability.”
AANE offers support groups “where participants can talk with like-minded peers, share similar issues and concerns, and celebrate successes. Groups are led by facilitators who have the professional and lived experience to bring the greatest level of understanding and empathy.”
Books about Autism
“A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, giving individuals the tools to safely uncover their true selves while broadening society’s narrow understanding of neurodiversity” - If you’re looking to read about others’ journeys with Autism, as well as exercises/worksheets to help you with your own self expression, this book is for you.
“Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking is a collection of essays written by and for Autistic people. Spanning from the dawn of the Neurodiversity movement to the blog posts of today, Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking catalogues the experiences and ethos of the Autistic community and preserves both diverse personal experiences and the community's foundational documents together side by side.”
“Neuroqueer Heresies collects a decade's worth of Dr. Walker's most influential writings, along with new commentary by the author and new material on her radical conceptualization of Neuroqueer Theory. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the foundations, terminology, implications, and leading edges of the emerging neurodiversity paradigm.” If you’re curious to hear more from Dr. Walker, you can also listen to her podcasts here.
Podcasts about Autism
Hosted by Dr. Angela Kingdon, “each episode, we dive deep into Autistic contributions to society, history, and pop culture — celebrating the creativity, honesty, passions, and resilience that define our community.” Matt Lowry, one of the cohosts, also hosts a blog with posts about Autism that are worth a read!
With this podcast, you can “explore new perspectives and engage in thought-provoking discussions with Dr. Megan Neff and Patrick Casale who are neurodivergent therapists in a neurotypical world.”
On this podcast, “your AuDHD host, Mattia Maurée (they/them), shares research, lived experience, and practical advice from coaching over 200 neurodivergent folks. They focus on feeling better first, before tackling the big life design questions.”