The Big List: Neurodiversity-Affirming Autism and ADHD Resources for Adults

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Written By Emma McIntosh

From my experience, many people come away from their autism or ADHD assessment feeling a bit lost, armed with only a couple of website links and a lot of confusion around “well … what now?” 

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. In my experience, the best thing to do after receiving that autism or ADHD diagnosis is to take some time, breathe, and process. It feels a bit like nothing’s changed, but at the same time everything’s changed, and that’s a lot to take in. And then, for many neurodivergent adults, the next step is a deep dive. But deep diving with the right neurodiversity-affirming resources is important.

The wonder of the internet is that we can now find so many neurodivergent voices - people who actually get it because they’ve lived it too.

So to help you begin your deep dive, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favourite neurodiversity-affirming resources for newly diagnosed Autistic or ADHDer adults. Some of these resources are tailored specifically for autism, while others focus more on ADHD, and many include both (because they overlap so often). Ultimately, most of them come from real, lived experience (or have been highly recommended within the neurodivergent community).

Happy browsing!

Emma

FYI: this list will be updated over time. 
Last update was 24th October 2025.

Books

  • “Unmasking Autism” by Devon Price

  • “Different, Not Less” by Chloé Hayden

  • “Unmasked: The ultimate guide to ADHD, autism and neurodivergence” by Ellie Middleton

  • “How to be You: Say Goodbye to Should, Would and Could So That You Can: by Ellie Middleton

  • “How Not to Fit In: An unapologetic guide to navigating autism and ADHD” by Jess Joy and Charlotte Mia

  • “The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD” by Jennifer Kemp and Monique Mitchelson

  • “The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills” by Sonny Jane Wise

  • “The Year I Met My Brain: A travel companion for adults who have just found out they have ADHD” by Matilda Boseley

  • “How to Keep House While Drowning: A gentle approach to cleaning and organising” by KC Davis

  • “Dirty Laundry: Why adults with ADHD are so ashamed and what we can do to help” by Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery

  • “NeuroTribes: The legacy of autism and the future of neurodiversity” by Steve Silberman

  • “Growing in to Autism” by Sandra Thorm-Jones

  • “But You Don't Look Autistic At All” by Bianca Toeps

  • “Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed For You” by Jenara Nerenberg

  • “Is This Autism?: A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else” by Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, and Jamell White

  • “I Am Autistic: An interactive and informative guide to autism (by someone diagnosed with it)” by Chanelle Moriah

  • “The Autistic Burnout Workbook: Your Guide to Your Personal Recovery Plan” by Dr. Megan Anna Neff

  • “Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask” by Dr. Megan Anna Neff

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Social Media

Emma McIntosh
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