Understanding & Inclusion

Neurodiversity Affirming Resources

Thoughtfully curated resources to support neurodivergent people, families, and communities with understanding and care.

Curated Resources

Learn, Explore & Connect

Organisations, guides, podcasts and clinical resources grounded in lived experience and strengths-based practice.

Organisation

Reframing Autism

An Autistic-led organisation providing neurodiversity-affirming education, resources, and advocacy for Autistic individuals, families, educators, and professionals. Reframing Autism promotes a strengths-based understanding of autism grounded in lived experience, inclusion, acceptance, and respectful, evidence-informed practice.

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Blog

Onwards and Upwards Psychology Blog

A neurodiversity-affirming psychology resource hub featuring articles, education, and practical insights for parents, educators, and clinicians supporting autistic and ADHD individuals. Topics include diagnosis, emotional regulation, affirming parenting approaches, and understanding neurodivergent experiences through a strengths-based lens.

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Parent Resource

Parent Tools

An engaging, strengths-based resource platform created to help parents talk with children about neurodivergence in empowering and accessible ways. The site includes handouts, guides, workshops, and visual resources supporting conversations around autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and other neurodivergent experiences.

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Podcast

The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast

A neurodiversity-affirming podcast exploring autism, ADHD, mental health, trauma, identity, and lived experience in women and gender-diverse people. Hosted by clinicians Dr Michelle Livock and Monique Mitchelson, the podcast combines accessible psychoeducation with thoughtful conversations grounded in both professional expertise and lived experience.

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Resource Collection

Neurodiversity Affirming Resources

A curated collection of neurodiversity-affirming resources, learning materials, and recommended supports designed to help families, educators, and professionals better understand and support neurodivergent children and young people through inclusive, strengths-based approaches.

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Clinical Guideline

Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD

Australia’s national evidence-based ADHD guideline, including clinical guidelines, factsheets, and a consumer companion designed to support individuals, families, educators, and health professionals with ADHD assessment, diagnosis, and care across the lifespan.

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PDF Guide

Birth Trauma and Neurodivergence Resource

A practical, neuroaffirming guide exploring how neurodivergent individuals may experience pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. It offers insights into reducing sensory overwhelm, advocating for individual needs, and promoting safe, supportive, and trauma-informed maternity care.

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PDF Guidelines

Neurodivergent-inclusive Event Guidelines

A professional resource from the Australian Psychological Society providing practical guidance for creating accessible, neurodivergent-inclusive events, particularly for Autistic people and people with ADHD. The guidelines cover sensory needs, communication, event scheduling and environmental adjustments to support accessibility, comfort and meaningful participation.

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