Free E-Books
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I have created the following e-books to support various charities and organisations I work alongside including:
The PDA Space
Thriving Autistic
Beacon NeuroConnect
GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring and Education
These e-books are a free community resource to share some of the key information provided by a wide variety of professionals from different background including healthcare and education, who all generously share their knowledge and experiences.
Please feel free to download and share if you find it valuable.
Please credit the original work of those delivering the webinars/training/workshops and affiliated organisations/charities and individuals.
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What Does It Mean to Be
Neurodiversity Affirming?
An e-book to support the webinar delivered by Jess Garner from GROVE Neurodivergent Education and Mentoring for The PDA Space 2024
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Created for The PDA Space inspired by the webinar
An introduction to Monotropism' delivered by Fergus Murray (Monotropism.org)
This free download covers the 6 main starting points for understanding monotropism. These have been previously shared and published in other articles in Fergus Murray's Medium blog & also republished by
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An introduction to sensory processing difficulties. Inspired by the webinar delivered by Victoria Robinson (Sensory Occupational Therapist) for
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The limbic system explained. Inspired by the webinar delivered by
Created for The PDA Space inspired by the webinar
Reasonable Adjustments in School by Amanda Hind ASC
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A free e-book to support the webinars and workshops in The PDA Space Portal by Nathalie Shek (OT, Helping Kids Shine) and Dan & Kay Aldred (teachers).
This e-booklet provides a brief overview of the NINE different sensory systems are and shares some ideas of how we can best support our children and young people to understand their senses and the best ways of regulating their mind and bodies.
It provides a simple explanation of the Polyvagal Theory and shares some of Dan and Kay Aldred's ideas from their new book 'Embodied Education:Creating Safe Space for Learning, Facilitating and Sharing', to help become a 'space holder' for your children or those you are supporting and the importance of feeling connected.
We need to support our children to understand the ways in which their body, mind and sensory systems all work together so they can feel embodied.
A free e-book to support the workshop I created with Tigger Pritchard (Bridging the Neurodivide) for PANDA the Charity in Devon November 2023.
This e-booklet provides a brief overview of how a better understanding of attention tunnels and flow states can support young people with the various demands and transitions at home and school.
Covering:
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What is Monotropism
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Monotropism and Environments
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Monotropism and Transitions
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Supporting Monotropic Learners
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Benefits of embracing monotropism
Reviews and Feedback
Resources & Sign Posting
AMAZING RESOURCES
Autism Understood
Autism Understood is a wonderful website about autism, for autistic young people. The website was created by Spectrum Gaming, a registered charity. Spectrum Gaming is a community for autistic young people which has three main intended outcomes: Building friendships, Increasing Self-Acceptance, Advocacy.
Epic Autism Resources (padlet)
A collection of THE best neurodiversity affirming Autism Resources
(all free open access for everyone)
EOTAS OPTIONS (padlet)
A Padlet of EOTAS Options and Information(Education Other Than At School)
Learning About Neurodiversity at School (padlet)
As part of the LEANS Community impact project, the LEANS team has challenged the public to set up community-led venues for interested people to meet one another, talk about the LEANS educational resources, and consider wider issues around neurodiversity and education. I have set up a Discord group called 'NICER' to support this and as a space to discuss Neurodivergent Inclusive Collaborative Education Routes and share ways to be NICER: promoting understanding, compassion, empathy to meet the needs of all learners. Please click this link if you are interested in joining us.
Support & Resources
Autistic Collaboration - Creating NeurodiVentures and equipping Autistic people for collaboration for life
Autistic Parents UK - Peer support charity for Autistic parents
AMASE – Autistic Mutual Aid Society Edinburgh - lots of great info & signposting
Aucademy - Educators of Autistic Experience, neuro-affirming resources and webinars
Autism Books - A great collection of books by autistic authors
Autism Understood - A website about autism for autistic young people
Beacon NeuroConnect - helps children and their parents, carers and professionals develop and build strong connections
Bridging the Neurodivide - great collection of resources & training by Tigger Pritchard
Dr Naomi Fisher -low demand parenting advice and resources
Emergent Divergence - A website for all your questions about autism and neurodiversity.
Fledge Psychotherapy - neurodiversity affirming psychotherapist
GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring and Education - training and mentoring
Kelly Mahler - Interoception Curriculum - lots of great info & signposting
Kristy Forbes - Autism & Neurodiversity Support Specialist - lots of great info & signposting
Monotropism - Collected writing, research and resources about Monotropism &
archives of Dinah Murray
Neurodiverse Connection -Neurodivergent CIC created to support and improve outcomes for neurodivergent people
Novel Mind: A Resource for Neurodiversity/Mental Health in KidLit
National Autistic Society (UK) - National charity and support service
NT in a ND World - Great collection of neurodiversity affirming websites and resources from across social media
Not Fine In School - School attendance support and advice
The PDA Space - Family Support Community & Resources
ReachOut ASC - lots of great info & signposting
Spectrum Gaming - Autism-affirming online community for young people
StimPunks - Human-Centered Learning for Neurodivergent and Disabled People
Thriving Autistic - Neurodiversity affirming therapists and resources
Thinking Person's Guide to Autism - Autism news and resources from autistic people
Educational Resources
Autism Understood - A website about autism for autistic young people
Explaining Autism to young people - https://youtu.be/Ezv85LMFx2E
Barriers of Education - Neurodiversity Affirming Guide for parents + professionals by Spectrum Gaming
Neurodiversity and anti-ablism reflection tool for Early Yearsby Famly / Kerry Murphy
Pandas (pandasonline.org) -
Neurodiversity affirmative information for young children
Autistic Speech and Language Therapist Emily Lees -
Supporting autistic children's communication
LEANS-C -Salvesen Mindroom Centre -
Neurodiversity affirming focused Parenting and Teaching Resources
Belonging in School - Free downloadable resources from
University of Cambridge Research
MHFA England launches new Mental Health First Aid course
MHFA England
COURSES
Curtin Ex Uni - Autism and Mental Health Course with Wenn Lawson
(free for first 90 days)
Reframing Autism - Essentials (free course)
The Autistic Advocate (Kieran Rose) Inside of Autism Course (Affiliate link)
Ausome Training Courses
Mental Health Crisis
Samaritans
Papyrus Prevention of young suicide
Hub of Hope -Mental Health Support Network
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I completed Kieran Rose's Inside of Autism course a few years ago. These courses have been an invaluable source of information for me and my family.
I am now honoured to be an official affiliate. Please click links below for further information and to purchase.
