Emma’s
Resource
Library
Hi! I'm Emma, a Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Lead at HMC. Explore a collection of my favourite resources, all handpicked and conveniently gathered in one place.
“Everybody is a genius. But, if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it’s whole life believing that it is stupid.”
Resources by topic
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Infographic: My brain is Autistic
Article: Discovering your Autistic identity
Free guide: Coming out as neurodivergent: a guide for friends & family
Video: Autistic self-acceptance
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Article: Connecting with Autistic individuals
Article: What is the double empathy problem?
Video podcast: bridging the gap in understanding between autistic and non-autistic people
Article: ADHD relationships
Video: ADHD relationships
Video: Rejection sensitivity
Article: Rejection sensitivity
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Video: What is masking?
Article for young people: Understanding Autistic masking and camouflaging
Research article: Autistic masking, stigma and the pressure to fit in — a more detailed read by Amy Pearson and Kieran Rose.
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Podcast episode: Pathological Demand Avoidance
Video podcast: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance
Blog: Polyvagal & PDA
Podcast episode: PDA & school avoidance
Article: Strategies for adult PDAers
Infographic: Helpful approaches
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Article: Spoon Theory for Autism & ADHD
Podcast episode: Autistic burnout
Article: Preventing Autistic burnout
Article: Self-care strategies
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Website: Supporting Autistic girls and gender-diverse students at school
Resources for educators: Creating supportive mealtimes at school and childcare
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Article: School adjustments to support PDA
Lived-experience article: Autistic inertia: difficulty starting, stopping and switching activities
Website: Tips to support executive functioning difficulties in children
Website: Tips to support executive functioning difficulties in adults
Resources: Self-Advocacy at Work
Video: “5 things” tidying method
Tool: Breaking down tasks
Video: Why stimulants help ADHD
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Article: Connecting with your Autistic child
Children’s book: The Brain Forest — an introduction to different brains, neurodiversity and inclusion, for children aged 5–10.
Paid online course: Raising your Autistic Child Authentically — self-paced learning for parents about understanding and supporting their Autistic child.
Website: Dr Ross Greene’s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model
Resource: Downloadable ‘About Me’ template for your child’s new teacher
Resource: Downloadable letter to your ND child’s support network
Free video series: Autistic girls in early childhood — information for families and early childhood educators about understanding and supporting Autistic girls.
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App: Sleep Restore
Article: Autistic circadian rhythms
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• Information: Understanding avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
• Resources for educators: Creating supportive mealtimes at school and childcare
If eating difficulties are affecting nutrition, growth, health or everyday life, speak with your GP and a dietitian. General feeding resources may need to be adapted to the person’s needs.
Resources by type
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The Yellow Lady Bugs Podcast - explores the experiences of Autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals, the often misunderstood internalised Autistic experience, and ways to own our strengths and support our challenges.
The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast - explores the experiences of neurodivergent women, how to navigate the neurotypical world, and topics such as relationships, work, health, and identity.
Square Peg Round Whole - explores lived experiences of neurodivergence, and how to embrace diversity at home, at school, and in the workplace.
inTune Pathways: the podcast - explores Autistic identity, culture, and family life.
Big Life Journal Podcast - explores stories of overcoming real-life challenges, and growth mindset strategies for kids.
Divergent Conversations - thought-provoking discussions with neurodivergent therapists Dr. Megan Neff and Patrick Casale.
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The Year I Met My Brain. By: Matilda Boseley
Growing into Autism. By: Sandra Thom-Jones
Unmasking Autism. The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity. By: Devon Price.
Different, Not Less. A neurodivergent's guide to embracing your true self and finding your happily ever after. By: Chloé Hayden.
I'm Not Upside Down, I'm Downside Up. Not a Boring Book About PDA. By: Danielle Jata-Hall & Harry Thompson.
ADHD 2.0. New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction from Childhood through Adulthood. By: Edward Hallowell & John Ratey.
Divergent Mind. Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed For You. By: Jenara Nerenberg.
The Brain Forest. By: Sandhya Menon.
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Facebook: NeuroWild
Website: Neurodivergent Insights
Website: Very Helpful Chats’ neurodivergent resource collection
Website: The Neurodivergent Teacher
Website: Embrace Autism
Facebook: PDA Our Way
Website: PDA Society
Facebook: Dr Mona Delahooke
Facebook: How to ADHD
Website: Autism Level Up
Instagram: @mariecamin AuDHD Clinical Psychologist & Researcher
Instagram: @adhd_alien Infographics about ADHD
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Tiimo - visual daily planner
Owaves - holistic calendar
CocoonWeaver - audio notetaker
MediSafe - medication tracker
Bearable - mood, symptom, sleep and energy tracker
Tiny Decisions - everyday decision-making support
Plant Nanny - water tracker
ANTISTRESS - fidget toys
