The Power of Neurodiversity-Affirming Resources
Traditional approaches to communication and understanding often fall short of recognizing the unique experiences and needs of neurodiverse individuals. This is where neurodiversity-affirming resources come into play. These resources aim to foster genuine connections, embracing the diversity of minds and perspectives that make up our world.
Podcasts: Voices of Empowerment and Insights
- Two Sides of the Spectrum with Meg Proctor and Learn Play Thrive: Delve into research, amplify autistic voices, and reshape your perspective on autism in life and professional therapy practice.
- Uniquely Human with Barry Prizant: Gain insights from autistic individuals and thought leaders, offering cutting-edge information about the autistic experience.
- ADHD Experts – ADDitude Magazine: Get answers from leading ADHD experts on questions submitted by individuals with attention deficit disorder and their families.
Books: A Journey of Understanding and Empathy
- Divergent Mind by Jenara Nerenberg: Explore a paradigm-shifting study of neurodivergent individuals, highlighting strengths that society often overlooks.
- Beyond Behaviors by Mona Delahooke: Understand behaviors as signals and learn to address children’s challenges within the context of relational safety.
- Uniquely Human by Barry Prizant: Discover a new paradigm in autism therapy that focuses on understanding the individual’s experience and underlying behavior.
- ADHD 2.0 by Edward M. Hallowell: Explore new strategies and lifestyle hacks for thriving with ADHD, based on the latest science.
Training and Consultants: Guiding Transformation
- Goal Writing for Autistic Students by Rachel Dorsey: Learn to create meaningful goals for autistic students’ social and emotional development.
- Learn Play Thrive – Summit: Engage with a summit that explores neurodiversity-affirming practices and strategies.
- Become a Neurodiversity Affirming Advocate by Bridges Learning: Acquire skills to become an advocate for neurodiversity and inclusion.
- McAlister Huynh, Accessibility Specialist: Benefit from the expertise of an educator, speaker, and consultant focusing on accessibility.
- Becca Lory – Autism, Neurodiversity, & Inclusion Consultant: Learn from an experienced consultant specializing in autism, neurodiversity, and inclusion.
Embrace Progress, Foster Connection
Navigating the world of neurodiversity-affirming resources empowers us to foster connections that celebrate the strengths and unique qualities of each individual. By embracing podcasts, books, trainings, and consultants that align with this vision, we can listen to the voices of neurodivergent people and experts to learn and grow together.
Join the Movement
In our commitment to listen, learn, grow, and change, we recognize that even well-intentioned resources can benefit from revision such as the Whole Body Listening Larry poster. To truly embrace neurodiversity, we’ve designed a new poster that shifts the focus from compliance to regulation—highlighting the importance of understanding, connection, and self-regulation in communication. We invite you to download the new Whole Body Listening poster for free, proudly displaying it as a symbol of your commitment to progress and genuine connection.
As we embark on a journey of understanding, acceptance, and growth, let’s actively seek out resources that align with our values of inclusivity and empathy. Neurodiversity-affirming podcasts, books, training, and consultants provide us with the tools to build bridges of connection and appreciation for all minds. Embrace these resources, engage with their wisdom, and be part of the transformative movement toward a brighter, more inclusive future.
Your commitment to this journey is an inspiration, and your dedication to positive change is shaping a world that celebrates neurodiversity with open arms.