Resources and Additional Information
Websites with information and resources about ADHD and autism
CADDAC offers a range of different resources including general information about ADHD, webinars, information about workplace/school accommodations, and support groups. CADDAC: Canadian ADHD Awareness | Education | Advocacy
ADDitude Magazine offers accessible ADHD resources, including articles, webinars, and tools designed to help individuals better understand their ADHD, recognize their strengths, and explore strategies for navigating daily life, relationships, work, and school in ways that work for them. https://additudemag.com/
Neurodivergent Insights was created by Dr. Megan Anna Neff, who is an AuDHD clinical psychologist. She provides research based, neurodivergent affirming tools, infographics, workbooks, articles, and community resources for autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults. She also co-hosts a podcast called Divergent Conversations. Neurodivergent Insights | Dr Megan Anna Neff
Information and resources about FASD
CanFASD is a resource that provides evidence-based information about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). They have pages that provide guidance for family members and caregivers, individuals living with FASD, and service professionals that work with people who have FASD. Home - CanFASD
Resources for individuals, caregivers, and families:
-Family members and caregivers: Information for Families - CanFASD
-Individuals with FASD: Information for Individuals with FASD - CanFASD
-Online training for family, caregivers, and individuals with FASD. Courses – CanFASD ELearning
-Level 1: Basic FASD Training (low cost)
-Level 2: Empowering Advocacy Skills for Families, Caregivers, and Individuals with FASD (free)
Resources for healthcare and service providers:
-Mental Health toolkit: designed to increase service providers' ability to support people with FASD. It provides information about FASD across the lifespan and some promising practices that may be helpful. Mental Health Toolkit: Introduction - CanFASD
-Information about medications that may support the needs of people with FASD and guidance on how to avoid overmedication. Medication Algorithm - CanFASD
-Online training for service providers in various sectors including early childhood education, community services providers, frontline workers in community and social services, professionals in the justice and legal systems, teachers/educators, mental health providers, and people who provide substance use services. Online Learners - CanFASD
-Webinars about FASD. Webinars - CanFASD
Reading Materials and Workbooks
Books:
-Self-Care for Autistic People by Dr. Neff
-Is this Autism? A guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else by Donna Henderson and Sarah Wayland, with Jamell White
-Woman and Girls on the Autism Spectrum by Sarah Hendrickx, with Jess Hendrickx
-Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, PhD
-Strong Female Character by Fern Brady (memoir)
-Unmasked by Ellie Middleton
-The Mini ADHD Coach – Tools and Support to Make Life Easier: A Visual Guide by Alice Gendron
-Self-Care for People with ADHD by Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Workbooks:
- The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills by Sonny Jane Wise
- Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, Second Edition by Russell Barkley
- Thriving with Adult ADHD: Skills to Strengthen Executive Functioning by Phil Boissiere