Resources

Our resources are designed to support children, young people, adults, families and schools. We’ve included both PEOPLES OT materials and carefully selected external resources that align with our neurodiversity‑affirming, evidence‑based approach.

Children & Families

These resources support children, young people and families with everyday participation, emotional wellbeing and practical strategies that align with a neurodiversity‑affirming approach.

  • The Explosive Childby Dr Ross Greene -  A collaborative, non‑punitive approach to supporting children with lagging skills and unmet needs.

    Uniquely Human by Dr Barry Prizant - A compassionate, strengths‑based look at autism that helps families understand behaviour as communication and supports more connected, respectful relationships.

    The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida - A powerful first‑person insight into autistic experience, offering families a deeper understanding of sensory, emotional and communication differences.

    PDA in the family by Steph Curtis- A practical, honest and supportive guide for families navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance, grounded in lived experience and everyday strategies.

    The Autistic Brain by Dr Temple Grandin - An accessible exploration of autistic thinking, sensory processing and strengths, helping families appreciate diverse ways of experiencing and engaging with the world.

  • Two sides of the spectrum by Meg Ferrell - A thoughtful, neurodiversity‑affirming podcast featuring autistic voices, researchers and practitioners, offering families deeper insight into respectful, strengths‑based support.

    Learn Play Thrive by Simone Brand - A practical, evidence‑informed podcast exploring neurodiversity‑affirming approaches for supporting autistic children, with clear strategies grounded in lived experience and occupational therapy practice.

  • Ambitious about Autism - Autism Charity | Ambitious about Autism - A UK charity offering practical support, information and opportunities for autistic children and young people, alongside guidance for families, educators and employers to build autism‑confident, inclusive environments.

Adults

These resources are designed to support neurodivergent adults with daily life, identity, executive functioning, university and workplace participation, and access to affirming communities.

Schools

These resources support educators to create inclusive, neurodiversity‑affirming learning environments.

Workplaces

These resources support workplaces to to create inclusive, neurodiversity‑affirming working environments..