Neurodiversity Resource Hub

Welcome to Northground’s Neurodiversity Resource Hub.

This is your one-stop spot for key information, links, and resources about all things neurodiversity, particularly Autism, ADHD and AuDHD.

We recommend bookmarking it so you can easily keep up to date with our expanding suite of resources.

Spotlight - we have chosen the YouTube video below below as our resource of the moment, whilst created for younger minds, its lovely energy is a wonderful way to understand Autism regardless of age.

What is Autism? The Kindness Project

  • Window of Tolerance Guide - Your nervous system is constantly scanning for safety. Depending on what it finds, it moves you into different states of activation. This guide helps you identify when your "inner alarm" is sounding and how to gently guide yourself back to a place of safety.

    Burnout Support Plan - This recovery plan is designed to be a shame-free, "low-demand" document. It acknowledges that in the depths of burnout, scrolling is often a valid form of sensory regulation and that special interests are not just hobbies—they are neurological lifelines:

  • For many of ND folks, there is a quiet, often overlooked interplay interplay between estrogen and dopamine that shapes our daily experience. When these levels begin to shift, it isn't just a physical change; it is a profound shift in how we inhabit our minds.

    We have collated the following resources (both Northground and external):

    • ND Support and Coaching – A space dedicated to neuro-affirming coaching services for clients and parents https://www.ndsupportandcoaching.com.au/

    • Yellow Ladybugs – An Australian non-profit focused on the visibility and support of Autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals. They provide a beautiful sense of community and advocacy for those who often go "unseen." https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/

    • Hat Talks – A collection of lived-experience resources and insights from advocate Hannah (Hat). This is a wonderful place to find relatable reflections on ADHD and the realities of being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world. https://hattalks.uk/resources/

    • Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) – Run by and for Autistic people, ASAN focuses on self-determination and the "Nothing About Us Without Us" philosophy, providing deep resources on rights and advocacy. https://autisticadvocacy.org/

    • Lived Experience Educator – Sandhya Menon offers a gentle, decolonised approach to neurodiversity, focusing on parenting, education, and the beauty of honouring our natural nervous system needs. https://www.livedexperienceeducator.com/

    • Very Helpful Chats – A resource-rich hub providing neuro-affirming tools and articles specifically designed to help Autistic and ADHD individuals navigate daily life with more ease. https://www.veryhelpfulchats.com.au/neurodiversity-resources-autism-adhd

    • ADDitude Magazine – A long-standing resource for all things ADHD. While it offers clinical insights, it also provides a wealth of strategies for managing the various experiences of ADHD https://www.additudemag.com/