Resources

• Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)
  MAAN is dedicated to transforming and empowering multicultural communities by providing effective support and education for autistic individuals and their families.
• AuSM
  AuSM “enhances the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. AuSM serves Minnesotans, throughout their lives, with a fundamental commitment to advocacy, education, support, collaboration, and community building.”
• PACER
  PACER “Through more than 30 projects, PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.”
• Minnclusion
  Neurodiversity and Developmental disability consulting
• MN Autistic Alliance
  Local Autistic support/information group on Facebook

• Neuroclastic “The Autism Spectrum According to Autistic People
  This website has extensive information for neurodivergent people, caregivers, and professionals including infographics, directories, resources, culture and identity, and much more.
• A4A Ontario
  Excellent Autistic Advocacy group with resources by topic, guides, and policy papers that are helpful for neurodivergent people, caregivers, and professionals.
• Lives in the Balance
  Resources for neurodivergent people, caregivers, educators, and professionals on neurodiversity affirming behavior management using the CPS framework developed by Dr. Ross Greene (Collaborative and Proactive Solutions).
• Foundations for Divergent Minds
  This is an all Autistic run organization which developed a framework for neurodivergent people, caregivers, and professionals to better support neurodivergent people across settings. Offers articles, resources, and training.
• Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
  ASAN offers resources and policies for autistic individuals, caregivers, and professionals.
• Autism Level Up
  Autism Level Up offers free regulation, communication, and advocacy supports that neurodivergent people, caregivers, and professionals will find helpful.
• Therapist Neurodiversity Collective*
  Therapist Neurodiversity Collective offers resources and a directory that is helpful for neurodivergent people, caregivers, and professionals.

• Alfie Kohn “Punished by Rewards”
  Alfie Kohn “Punished by Rewards” is a classic book talked about in most Neurodiversity Affirming spaces, but he has many other books, resources, and articles on his page.
• Mona Delahooke “Beyond Behaviors”
  This is another classic book often discussed in Neurodiversity Affirming spaces, she also offers trainings and resources.
• Steven Porges “Polyvagal Theory”
  Steven Porges is the author of “Polyvagal Theory” which summaries his research on Polyvagal theory. This theory is often discussed in Neurodiversity Affirming spaces as well as in Trauma Informed Care.

1. An Insider’s Critique Of The Dominant Psychological Models Of Autism
2. So What Exactly Is Autism?

Double Empathy Problem

1. The Double Empathy Problem*
2. Mutual (Mis)understanding: Reframing Autistic Pragmatic “Impairments” Using Relevance Theory
3. Social Cognition, Social Skill, and Social Motivation Minimally Predict Social Interaction Outcomes for Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults”*

Diversity in Social Intelligence
1. Diversity in Social Intelligence*
2. New Research Suggests Social Issues are Down to Neurotypicals more than Autistics

Self Acceptance
1. Understanding the Autistic Mind
2. Talking to Children
3. To Tell Or Not To Tell- Why It Shouldn’t Be A Question

Masking or Camouflaging
1. A Conceptual Analysis of Autistic Masking: Understanding the Narrative of Stigma and the Illusion of Choice*

1. Schools
2. Parents/caregivers
3. Medical Professionals

Mona Delahooke
1. Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism

Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism

Greg Santucci
1. Model Of Childhood Engagement
2. Not As Easy As ABC (data)

Disability Advocacy

Overview of the Movement
1. (Free Book) Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement
2. Neurodiversity FAQ
3. Increasing Neurodiversity in Disability and Social Justice Advocacy Groups
4. Language*
5. Neurodiversity (by Nick Walker)

Culture and Identity
1. Neuroclastic
2. Identity First Language vs Person First Language

1. Our Kindergarten Classroom Superflex© Project – A True Story*
2. Why We Don’t Train Social Skills*
3. Why We Don’t Use Social Thinking®*
4. Eye Contact Goals (Stop Writing These Ableist Therapy Goals)*
5. Social Skills Training & The Research*
6. Controlling “How” Kids Learn

Perspective Taking And Self Advocacy Are Neurodiversity Affirming Strategies You Can Use In Place Of Social Skills

1. Empowering Pragmatic Language Goals for IEPs*
2. Self-advocacy Goals*

IEP

1. Self Advocacy Goals*
2. Perspective Taking Goals*
3. Perspective Taking Goals*
4. IEP Makeovers For Neurodivergent Children: Part 2*

Pbis Or Positive Behavioral Support And Other Behavioral Strategies Can Be Harmful

1. Positive Behavior Support (PBS) | Therapist Neurodiversity Collective*

2. Shocking Pro-Neurodiversity (You won’t believe this!)*

3. Strengths-Based Strategies

• The LPT Education Hub for Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists
• 8 Signs of a Respectful & Empathetic Therapist*

4. Relationship Based Strategies

• What Is DIR®? The Developmental Individual-differences and Relationship-based Model
• The SCERTS® Model
• Model of Child Engagement (MOCE)
• Foundations for Divergent Minds

1. Mindset*
2. AAC Connection And Autonomy*
3. Multimodal Communication*
4. AAC Myths*

Communication First

Neuroclastic

The AAC Coach

1. Executive Functioning Supports
2. Workplace Accommodations
3. Book by Autistic Adults for Autistic College Students
4. Managed Long Term Supports
5. Guide to Medicaid
6. Transition to Adulthood
7. Home and Community Based Services