Note:
I am not affiliated with the organizations or resources listed below. If that changes, I will make sure to update this page.​

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Educational Resources 

General ADHD, Autism, & Neurodiversity Resources:

• Neurodivergent Insights
  A wealth of free resources created by Dr. Megan Neff, a psychologist who specializes in ADHD and Autism. Helpful infographics for learning about ADHD, Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, etc as well as blogs that explore research and experience with more specific topics like Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, (Un)Masking, nervous. system regulation, burnout, etc. 
  NeurodivergentInsights.com

 

ADHD Resources Organizations:

• CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
  Resources for families and individuals navigating ADHD.
  CHADD

• Find the ADHD Girls
  Organization focuses on understanding and identifying ADHD in girls, with free resources like checklists and personal stories.
  Find The ADHD Girls Resources

ADHD Articles & Learning

• ADDitude Magazine
  Articles, webinars, and resources for ADHD individuals and their families. Some resources are peer-support focused while others come from experts.
  ADHD expert webinars and podcast​​

• ADHD and Masking
  Learn more about how ADHD masking can affect individuals, tools and information:Learn more about ADHD masking

 

Autism Resources

• Embracing Autism
  A site dedicated to neurodiversity, autism acceptance, and advocacy.
  EmbracingAutism.com

• Book: Unmasking Autism by Devon Price

• Research on Autism and Camouflaging:
  A study exploring how camouflaging impacts autistic adults' mental health.
  Bradley, L., Shaw, R., Baron-Cohen, S., Cassidy, S. (2021). Autistic Adults' Experiences of Camouflaging and Its Perceived Impact on Mental Heath Research Article

 

Sensory Awareness Resources

• Sensational Brain
  Offers free resources, checklists, and assessments for different age groups to help with sensory processing issues.
  Sensational Brain Resources

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Mental Health Emergency Resources

24-Hour Crisis Lines:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  Call or text 988
  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• Crisis Text Line
  Text HELLO to 741741

• Local Crisis Hotlines:

  • Alameda County: 800-309-2131

  • Los Angeles County: 800-799-4889

  • Riverside County: 951-686-4357

  • San Diego County: 888-724-7240

  • Santa Clara County: 855-278-4204

• Youth Crisis Hotline (The Trevor Project)
  Call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678678

• California Parenting Stress Line
  Peer Anonymous Support: 855-427-2736

Warm Lines (Non-Crisis, Non-Carceral)

These are peer support lines that do not involve law enforcement or emergency responders:

• Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line
  Call 1-888-407-4515 for trained peer supporters

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In an Emergency, Call 911

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Community Services​

For resources for those going through hardship, FindHelp.org is a resources for finding free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.

https://www.findhelp.org/

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Disclaimer

The resources listed here are provided for educational and informational purposes only. I am not affiliated with any of the organizations, websites, or authors listed, and inclusion on this page does not imply endorsement.
Please note that I may not share or agree with all of the perspectives expressed in these materials. I have found them helpful and valuable at the time of creating this page, but as with any resource, I encourage you to explore thoughtfully and use what feels most supportive for you.