Celebrate the many ways brains work with this collection of books on neurodiversity.
Explore autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more—through real insights and fictional characters.
Items from our collection
National Helplines
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Autism Connect
Open 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. Free, national Autism helpline, providing independent and expert information over phone, email and webchat. It supports Autistic people, their families and carers, health professionals, researchers, teachers, employers and the broader community
1300 308 699 -
ADHD National Helpline
Provided to help you find ADHD solutions and assist with ADHD Referral
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Lifeline
National charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
13 11 13
Important Websites
- Amaze
Resources for Autistic people, friends, carers, and health professionals. Provides access to the National Autism helpline, as well as training and general information for Autistic people, their families, friends, and supports. - AADPA
Visit for education, training, resources, research, advocacy, and ADHD voices sharing lived experience. - CHADD
The largest support organization for ADHD. It provides education, advocacy, and support for ADHD people and their families, teachers and healthcare professionals. - Autism CRC
Independent national source of evidence for best practice in relation to Autism across the lifespan.
Social Groups and Social Events
- Yellow Lady Bugs
Offers social events and gatherings (often eligible through NDIS funding) for Autistic young people. Multiple events held throughout the year. Click here to learn about current events - Parent Facebook Groups
Places for parents of Neurodivergent children to find support from each other - Autism Inclusivity
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Websites and Other Media
Adults
- 5 Things Everyone Should Understand About Neurodiversity
A recent Psychology Today post that has been widely applauded for this accessible explanation of the movement. - Why Everything You Know About Autism is Wrong?
TED Talk by Jac den Houting - ADDitude Magazine
Easily readable and accessible information about ADHD. Quarterly release with excerpts regularly published for free
Women, Girls and Young People
- Spectrum Women Magazine
An international collaboration by and for Autistic women aiming to create a supportive community for women, girls and identifying females who are uniquely different. Publications include books, articles, stories and interviews by people of all ages who have a neurodivergent outlook on life in a positive and unique way. - Yellow Lady Bugs
Not-for-profit organisation focussed on health and well-being outcomes for Autistic, girls, and gender diverse individuals. Holds a yearly conference and networking events for Autistic people. - How to ADHD
By Jessica McCabe. Accessible videos and resources to support ADHD people with the demands of daily life.
Children and Parents
- Parenting Workshops
Our friends at Onwards and Upwards Psychology host Neurodiversity-Affirming parenting courses and workshops to help you understand the A to Zs of your child’s diagnosis, from how autism and ADHD came to be, to how their brain is wired, to how this impacts the way they see the world, and importantly, their unique pathway of supports. - Amazing Kid – Autism Spectrum Condition
Listen to children from different backgrounds share their unique experiences of Autism in their own words.
Podcasts
- The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast by Monique Mitchelson and Michelle Livock
This podcast is for Neurodivergent people as well as their families, friends, partners, bosses, colleagues, and health professionals. Topics covered include assessments, trauma, depression/anxiety, eating disorders, and much more. - Grace Tame on Why Autistic Needs Shouldn’t Be Optional
- Boldy me by Chloe Hayden
- A Different Brilliant
- Reframing Autism
- Autism CRC
- Queensland Brain Institute
- The Parenting Spectrum
- Square Peg Round Whole
