CLIENT RESOURCES
Resources
A curated list of books, podcasts, and tools I find genuinely useful for neurodivergent adults.
BOOKS
Worth reading
ADHD
ADHD
Unmasking Autism
Devon Price, PhD
An exploration of what masking looks like for Autistic people (hiding natural traits to fit in) and the toll it takes on mental health and sense of self, with practical steps toward living more authentically.
ADHD
ADHD
ADHD 2.0
Edward M. Hallowell, M.D & John J. Ratey, M.D.
An updated look at ADHD that reframes it as a "variable attention trait" rather than purely a deficit, with research-based strategies for leveraging strengths, optimizing environments, and thriving with an ADHD brain at any age.
ADHD
ADHD
Smart but Stuck
Thomas E. Brown, PhD
An examination of why intelligent people with ADHD often get "stuck" in school, work, or relationships, exploring the overlooked role of emotions in ADHD and offering strategies for managing the gap between ability and performance.
ADHD
ADHD
Your Brain's Not Broken
Tamara Rosier, PhD
An exploration of how ADHD affects thinking, emotions, and daily life, with practical tools for understanding why your brain works the way it does and strategies for managing common challenges.
ADHD
ADHD
Self-Care for Autistic People
Megan Anna Neff, PsyD
A collection of over 100 neurodivergent-affirming self-care exercises designed specifically for Autistic people, covering stress management, community building, self-acceptance, and wellness strategies that don't require masking or fitting neurotypical expectations.
ADHD
ADHD
Is This Autism?
Donna Henderson, PsyD & Sarah Wayland, PhD
A comprehensive guide to understanding autism beyond stereotypes, particularly for those who camouflage their traits, covering diagnostic criteria, sensory experiences, burnout, co-occurring conditions, and the strengths often missed in traditional assessments.
PODCASTS
Worth listening to
Divergent Conversations
Megan Anna Neff, PsyD & Patrick Casale
A neurodivergent-affirming podcast blending clinical expertise with lived experience, covering AuDHD burnout, late diagnosis, sensory overwhelm, RSD, chronic health intersections, and interviews with neurodivergent advocates and professionals.
Late to the Party
Dan Kerr
A podcast for late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults exploring grief, relief, and identity shifts, with solo reflections and interviews covering self-acceptance, intersecting traits, sensory needs, relationships, burnout, and unmasking.
I Have ADHD Podcast
Kristen Carder
A shame-free ADHD podcast centered on self-acceptance, featuring solo episodes and expert interviews covering executive dysfunction, emotional regulation, RSD, daily hacks, relationships, parenting, workplace strategies, and supportive systems.
Hacking Your ADHD
William Curb
Weekly actionable strategies for adults to work with their ADHD brains, covering time management, dismantling shame, and research-backed hacks to reduce cognitive friction, with solo tips and expert interviews.
Neurodivergent Moments
Abigoliah Schamaun & Joe Wells
A humor-driven podcast exploring relatable "neurodivergent moments" across ADHD, Autism, OCD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and BPD, featuring creative guests sharing how their differently wired brains impact careers, relationships, and daily life with validating comedy.
TOOLS & APPS
Practical scaffolding
Goblin.tools
A free collection of AI-powered tools helping neurodivergent people break down tasks, interpret tone, organize thoughts, and manage executive dysfunction.
Focus Mate
A virtual co-working platform that pairs you with an accountability partner for live, scheduled work sessions to boost focus and productivity through body doubling.
Insight Timer
A meditation and mindfulness app offering guided sessions, music, and talks for stress relief, sleep support, and mental wellness.
Time Timer
A visual timer that displays time as a disappearing colored disk, helping neurodivergent individuals understand time passage and manage transitions without relying on abstract numbers.
Notion.so
An all-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, databases, and project management, offering customizable templates and organization tools for personal productivity.
IF YOU'RE IN CRISIS
Immediate support is available
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Receive confidential live support from a trained crisis counselor 24/7
NAMI Helpline
Call 1-800-950-6264
National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline for information, referrals, and support. Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm ET
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-4357
Free, confidential treatment referrals and information for mental health and substance use disorders 24/7