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autism/ADHD
Neurodivergent Insights by Dr. Megan Anna Neff is a great resource for neurodivergence, both individuals and their support systems. There is an informative newsletter and lots of downloadable articles, graphics, and other resources.
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Neurodivergent Glossary - includes many other mental health related terms too
Misdiagnosis Monday - lots of helpful resources to help tell the difference between different diagnoses
Dr. Kojo Sarfo, DNP, has a YouTube channel with great playlists illustrating similarities, differences, and interactions between different aspects and traits of neurodivergence.
“We are here to transform lives and change attitudes to help create a society that works for autistic people.”
Regulation Routine - Mrs. Speechie P - Andi Putt, M.S., CCC-SLP
Autism in Girls & Non-Stereotypical Presentations - Mrs. Speechie P - Andi Putt, M.S., CCC-SLP
Autism and GIrls Explained - Neurodivergent Insights - Dr. Megan Anna Neff
Affirming and Validating Parenting Scripts - Neurodivergent Insights - Dr. Megan Anna Neff
The Autism Handbook - Mrs. Speechie P - Andi Putt, M.S., CCC-SLP
The Trans-Autist Resource Guide - Neurodivergent Insights - Dr. Megan Anna Neff
This is Not My Voice - RSD, Codependency, Identity - Neuroclastic
What Is Autism? - Mrs. Speechie P - Andi Putt, M.S., CCC-SLP
Autism Handbook for Kids - Mrs. Speechie P - Andi Putt, M.S., CCC-SLP
Highly Sensitive Children - Dandelion/Orchid Kids - Neurodivergent Insights - Dr. Megan Anna Neff
Welcome to the Autistic Community - ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network)
My Brain is Autistic - Neuroclastic
Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills - Sonny Jane Wise - Lived Experience Educator
sex ed./healthy sexual development
Sex Ed Rescue | A better way to start sex education - Cath Hakanson is a certified sex educator helping parents make sex ed teachable. There is an informative overall newsletter with additional weekly newsletters for specific audiences/age groups.
Sex Education Newsletter for Parents
How Sex Ed Can Be Different for Autistic Kids
How Sex Ed Can Be Different for Kids with ADHD
Sex Education for Kids with Disability: A Parent’s Guide
Age-Appropriate Sex Education: A Parent’s Guide for Kids of All Ages
Scarleteen is a progressive, inclusive sexuality and relationships education, information and support nonprofit organization and digital clearinghouse.
Read up - Here are thousands of in-depth, original and reliable text-based pieces that provide everything from general to super-specific sex, bodies and relationships information, all of which you can access for free. You can use the indexes, search function, or random button to explore them. We review all our content and update as needed for accuracy regularly. Our only agenda is to help you find out what you want to know in a way that works for you.
At AMAZE, we believe that all young people deserve quality, medically-accurate and age-appropriate family life and sex education. Regardless of the topic, AMAZE strives to be the go-to resource for information on topics related to a young person’s growth and development.
All of our videos go through a thorough review process by AMAZE staff, AMAZE’s International Content Review Committee, and other subject matter experts and partners. Our AMAZE staff and International Content Committee are individuals who have experience in public health, educational theory, adolescent development, age and developmentally-appropriate sex education and health education. All of our videos are aligned with the National Sex Education Standards and International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education.
AMAZE org - YouTube - Animated videos about puberty, healthy relationships, and growing up. We aim to give you all the answers you actually want to know about your body, mental health, identity, and more. We release new videos every other Wednesday!
This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for autistic people age 15 and up. Autistic people sometimes don’t have the chance to learn about sexuality and sex in ways that work for them, so OAR created this guide as a starting point to change that.
In each of the nine sections of the guide, self-advocates will be able to read articles and watch brief videos before testing their knowledge about a given topic and practicing new skills.
National Council on Independent Living - NCIL works to enhance the human and civil rights of all people with disabilities.
Sex+ Health+You : health education for teens!
www.teensource.org seeks to improve the health and well being of young people in CA by providing non-judgmental, accurate, and reliable sexual and reproductive health information and resources.
Launched in 2001 as an online hub for teen-friendly sexual and reproductive health information and resources, TeenSource.org features accurate and reliable information about STDs, birth control, healthy relationships, and teen rights to accessing sensitive services in California. The site also features youth-generated blogs and videos.
It's Always the Right Time to Talk | Talk With Your Kids
It’s always the right time to communicate openly and honestly with your kids.
The timeline + tips* below were developed to help you build a foundation of trust and mutual respect with your kids. Explore this interactive resource to support your ongoing conversation with your kids as they develop and grow.
Talk With Your Kids Timeline and Tips
Talk With Your Kids Timeline User Guide
Age Appropriate Sexual Behaviours in Children and Young People
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) - An overview of healthy childhood sexual development
NCIL Sex Ed for People with IDD - Plain Language Edition
parenting, family systems, & child development
Plan B is a parenting method that can be used with kids with major behavioral issues, regardless of diagnosis. I highly recommend it — we will need to work together to get it rolling. See more here: Plan B
From the creators: “We’re here to teach you creative, research-based ways to overcome daily obstacles with your sensitive and strong-willed kids, nurturing critical skills like consent, compassion, curiosity and creativity along the way.” - run by two moms who are twins, specializing in parenting kids with difficult behaviors
easier access to their infographics: Curious Parenting | Facebook
The Contented Child | Nurturing the whole child
The Contented Child - Facebook
easier access to their infographics: Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy | Facebook
gender identity/expression & sexual orientation
QueerDoc • Trans Online Doctors Office
Queer Liberation Library is fighting to build a vibrant, flourishing queer future by connecting LGBTQ+ people with literature, information, and resources that celebrate the unique and empowering diversity of our community.
Trans Library - a compendium of books written by, about, or featuring trans people.
Note from the creator:
Hi! My name is Rhys (@readwithrhys on instagram, he/him) and I created this spreadsheet for not only me to keep track of trans lead books or books by trans authors, but also for YOU to find books in your preferred genres with trans characters or by trans authors! Not all of these authors are trans, but cis authors do write in trans characters, so still research a book before you read it. Enjoy! I will update this whenever I find another book <3
grief, loss, suicide, chronic illness
self-harm
Safe Alternatives - S.A.F.E. Alternatives
How to Help Your Child with Self-Harm - Free parent seminar
The Cornell Research Program on Self-Injury and Recovery - see more resources from here below: