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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Unmasking Autism by Dr Devon Price- A powerful exploration of masking, identity and self‑acceptance for autistic adults.
How to keep house while Drowning by KC Davis - A compassionate, shame‑free guide that reframes daily living tasks as morally neutral and offers practical, neurodivergent‑friendly strategies for managing care tasks during overwhelm.
Odd girl out by Laura James - A powerful memoir exploring late‑identified autism, masking and identity, offering relatable insight for autistic adults and those seeking to understand lived experience more deeply.
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The Neurodiversity Directory | Find ADHD & Autism Support - A comprehensive, ND‑affirming directory of services, communities, workplace support and coaching for neurodivergent adults.
ADHD UK - A UK‑based, lived‑experience‑led organisation providing clear information, practical strategies, support groups and guidance on diagnosis pathways, workplace adjustments and daily life for adults with ADHDn text goes here
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Twinkle Neurodiversity Hub - Neurodiversity Resources for SEND Educators | Twinkl
National Autistic Society School Resources - https://www.nen.org.uk/resources
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..