7.2 Resources for practice

Aurora accessibility checklist

Resource type
Checklist

Freely available?
Yes

Description of the resource
Autism-led organisation offering an accessibility checklist to help practitioners and organisations develop neuroinclusive spaces and practices. There are other freely available resources on the site too, including an Autism accessibility checklist, all about me passport and medical templates and a monotropic words e-book.

Available at
https://www.auroraconsulting.scot/knowledge-centre/downloads


The Autistic Advocate: An introduction to the Double Empathy problem

Resource type
Video

Freely available?
Yes

Description of the resource
Animated video describing the double empathy problem.

Available at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpXwYD9bGyU&t=4s


Neurodiverse Connection: Grooming and Coercive Control Summit (2023)

Resource type
Videos/ Blogs and other resources such as reports and session slides.

Freely available?
Yes

Description of the resource
In November 2023, Neurodiverse Connection hosted five days of free webinars, guest blogs and curated resources. These are now all freely available to access.

Available at
https://ndconnection.co.uk/gccsummit2023


Neurodiverse Connection: A Dictionary of Neurodivergent Language

Resource type
Dictionary

Freely available?
Yes

Description of the resource
Dictionary of common terms and their definitions.

Available at
https://ndconnection.co.uk/resources/p/dictionary-of-Neurodivergent-language


Neurodiverse Connection: Neurodivergent-Affirming Language Guide

Resource type
Guide

Freely available?
Yes

Description of the resource
A guide to language and terminology that is inclusive and neuro-affirming.

Available at
https://ndconnection.co.uk/resources/p/nd-affirming-language-guide


Neurodiverse Connection : Ressources library

Resource type
Web-based library

Freely available?

Description of the resource
Brings together resources and handy guides across a multitude of topics, in various different formats – prioritising the inclusion of Neurodivergent-affirming works by Neurodivergent authors.

Available at
https://ndconnection.co.uk/resources


The PDA Space: E-Book Resources

Resource type
E-Books

Freely available?
Yes

Description of the resource
A collection of E-Books that are free to download. Topics include the limbic system, being your authentic Autistic self, monotropism and transitions.

Available at
https://www.thepdaspace.com/e-books


The PDA Society: What helps guides

Resource type
Support Guide

Freely available?
Yes

Description of the resource
A guide that is designed to share helpful information and advice to support pathological demand avoidance (also known as persistent desire for autonomy). The guide includes approaches to help people navigate everyday challenges, childhood, adulthood and professional’s roles.

Available at
https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/what-helps-guides/


StimPunks Foundation Website: Authenticity Is Our Purest Freedom 🌈

Resource type
Website

Freely available?
Yes

Description of the resource
A collection of articles, music videos and online community support built by Neurodivergent and disabled people for Neurodivergent and disabled people.

Available at
https://stimpunks.org/


Considering and meeting the sensory needs of Autistic people in housing

Resource type
Website

Freely available?
Yes

Description of the resource
A website co-developed with Neurodivergent people that explores the sensory needs of Autistic people in relation to housing.

Available at
https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/sector-support-offer/care-and-health-improvement/Autistic-and-learning-disabilities/Autistic/considering-and-meeting-sensory-needs-Autistic-people-housing


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