Supporting Neurodivergent Young People

Resources, services and information to help families and professionals understand, support and appreciate neurodivergent young people.

• Onwards & Upwards Psychology — Sandhya Menon↗

  Neurodiversity-affirming resources and training or seminars for families and professionals.

• Raelene Dundon↗

  Psychologist and author of books for children, adults and educators. Raelene draws on research and her own experience as an Autistic adult to support young people and families through neurodivergent-affirming approaches.

• Kristy Forbes↗

  Autism and neurodiversity support specialist, and an Autistic adult with an Autistic partner and children.

• Tony Attwood↗

• Autism SA↗

• Amaze↗

• Autism SA service brochure↗

  PDF resource.

• Amazing Things Happen↗

  A resource to help explain and appreciate autism, from the Amazing Autism Project.

• Fast Facts about Autism for Kids↗

  Suggested by one of Smiles All Round’s neurodivergent young people, who found it helpful around the time of their diagnosis at age 12.

• Yellow Ladybugs↗

  A service, website and support network dedicated to autistic girls and women.