Autism
- Amaze (formerly Autism Victoria) https://www.amaze.org.au/
- An informative website with extensive information, including resources for family and friends
- Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) https://www.aspect.org.au/
- Understanding, engaging and celebrating the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum
- Autism Awareness Australia https://www.autismawareness.com.au/
- Empowering autistic individuals and families.
- Yellow Lady Bugs https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/
- ‘dedicated to the happiness, success and celebration of autistic girls and women’
- Neuroclastic https://neuroclastic.com/
- Sharing intersectional experiences, insights, knowledge, talents, and creative pursuits of autistics.
- ICAN Network https://icannetwork.online/
- Mentoring program for autistic and neurodivergent young people to connect, share interests and discuss common experiences.
- Aspergers Victoria https://aspergersvic.org.au/
- Provides information and support to those identified as having Aspergers.
- Different Journeys https://www.differentjourneysautism.com/
- Creates, funds and hosts events for autistic individuals and their families to connect and support each other
- Spectrum Intersection https://www.spectrumintersections.org/
- Peer led group for adults who identify as neurodivergent and on the LGBTIQA+ Spectrums.
- Aspie Rebels https://www.meetup.com/Aspie-Rebels/
- Melbourne autistic social group
- The A List: Be Social Your Way https://alisthub.com.au/
- A place where young autistic and neurodivergent people can search for autism friendly activities and connect with like-minded people with similar interests.
- Persistence Drive for Autonomy (PDA)
- https://reframingautism.org.au/pathological-demand-avoidance-pda-and-autism-guide-for-allies/
- https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/about-pda/what-is-demand-avoidance/
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- POTS is characterised by an increase in heart rate upon standing, which can lead to symptoms like lightheadedness, dizziness, and fatigue.
- https://potsfoundation.org.au/pots-for-practitioners/
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
- A group of inherited disorders that affect the connective tissues, leading to symptoms like joint hypermobility, skin fragility, and easy bruising.
- The Link Between Hypermobility and Autism: Symptoms and Strategies for Pain Management. https://reframingautism.org.au/the-link-between-hypermobility-and-autism-symptoms-and-strategies-for-pain-management/
ADHD
- Additude Magazine https://www.additudemag.com/
- Various updates and information on ADHD
- Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia)
- SPELD https://speldsa.org.au/
- Understanding learning disorders
- https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/school-learning/learning-difficulties/learning-disabilities-signs-and-support
- A helpful website for some strategies to support individuals with learning disorders
- Dr Liz Angoff’s website: https://drlizangoff.com/2021/02/16/explaining-dyslexia/
Carers Support
- Carers Victoria https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/
- Supports unpaid carers in Victoria
- Carers Australia https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/
- Supports carers of children with a disability
- Envisage Families https://envisage.community/
- Offer workshops for caregivers raising children with a disability or developmental concern.
- Association for Children with a Disability (ACD) https://www.acd.org.au/
- Advocacy service for children with a disability and their families.
- Family Relationship Support for Carers
- https://www.each.com.au/services/family-relationship-support-for-carers
- Helps carers strengthen relationships, plan ahead and look after everyone’s wellbeing.
- Carer Gateway https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
- An Australian government program providing free services and support for carers.
Social Media
Videos
- How to ADHD
- https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD
- A popular website and YouTube Channel also known as the neurodiversity university
- ADHD sucks, but not really https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWCocjh5aK0
- A presentation by Salif Mahamane who shares his hypothesis about ADHD as a neuro-cognitive profile, rather than disorder
- Chloe Hayden’s blog and YouTube Channel
- https://www.chloehayden.com.au/blogposts
- https://www.youtube.com/@chloeshayden
- A sharing of an Autistic+ADHD woman who is also an actor, author, and disability rights activist and advocate.
- Amazing Things Project YouTube Channel
- https://www.youtube.com/@AmazingThingsProject
- An animation initiative aimed at promoting understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity (including autism and ADHD).
- Neurowild
- An AuDHDer Speech Pathologist who explains neurodivergent experience through illustrations.
- Auti Anthology
- Multi-cultural perspective on autism, disability, and mental health
- Candy.courn
- Autistic Asian sharing their special interest and lived experience
- Autistic as Fxxk
- Singaporean autistic sharing her experience in a neurotypical world
Podcast
- Neurodivergent Women Podcast
- https://www.ndwomanpod.com/
- Amplifies the voices and experiences of neurodivergent women from all walks of life
- The Neurodiversity Podcast
- Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy
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