Helpful Resources
Each time we find something that may be of interest we will post it here. If there is something you feel should be added, let us know!
Please note that Spectrum Assessments are in no way affiliated with the providers listed below. Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure that the information provided is accurate and relevant, Spectrum Assessments take no responsibility for third party content.
Autism Tests/Screeners:
Autism Quotient: https://embrace-autism.com/autism-spectrum-quotient/
Camouflaging Autism Traits: https://embrace-autism.com/cat-q/
Books:
The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide – How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic (2017) Author: Siena Castellon.
Your Child is Not Broken (2022) Author: Heidi Mavir
Unmasked (2024) Author: Ellie Middleton
Different Not Less (2022) Author: Chloe Hayden
Instagram:
@neurodivergent_lou https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergent_lou/?hl=en
@neurodivergent_researcher https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergent_researcher/
Facebook:
NeuroWild- autistic and ADHD female with neurodivergent children providing information, advice and visuals for a range of topics, such as explaining ‘social battery’ or preparing your child for an autism assessment.
Apps:
Tiimo App: Designed to help with task initiation, focus, working memory and planning. Visualise your day, get reminders and create routines.
Hiki App: Find friendship and love in the Autism community.
TED Talks:
‘Why Everything You Know About Autism Is Wrong:’ https://www.ted.com/talks/jac_den_houting_why_everything_you_know_about_autism_is_wrong?language=en
Interesting Websites:
What is neurodiversity? https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-neurodiversity-202111232645#:~:text=Neurodiversity%20describes%20the%20idea%20that,are%20not%20viewed%20as%20deficits.
‘Neurodiversity Memes:’ https://www.mattlowrylpp.com/meme-gallery
https://embrace-autism.com/ A place to find research & experience-based autism content for personal clarification & empowerment.
Articles:
‘Monotropism:’ https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/me-and-monotropism-unified-theory-autism
Employment:
Mentra is a free service that puts you in front of inclusive recruiters rather than forcing you to go after them. https://www.mentra.me/