Resources Library

**Our Library brings together resources across a multitude of topics, in various different formats – prioritising the inclusion of neurodiversity-affirming works by Neurodivergent authors.**

We are continuously adding to and updating our library. If there’s anything you think we need to add (or remove) from this page, please get in touch.

Our Library also houses the ever-growing collection of NdC Originals. These are handy guides and other resources covering a wide range of topics, all created by our own team, available to read and download for free.

If there are future NdC Original resource you’d like to see created and added to the library, please get in touch with your suggestions.

NdC Originals

Resources Library

Understanding meltdown and shutdown

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Neurodiversity-affirming prompt sheet

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This resource looks at meltdowns and shutdowns as natural responses to exceeding a person’s window of tolerance. It introduces the underlying nervous system states involved and offers guidance on recognising, responding to and reducing overwhelm through supportive and accommodating environments.

Autistic burnout

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Neurodiversity-affirming guide

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This resource focuses on Autistic burnout, a state of profound exhaustion linked to sustained sensory, social and cognitive demands and the impact of masking. It provides guidance on recognising burnout and shares supportive, low-demand approaches that prioritise regulation, autonomy and wellbeing.

Trauma responses in Autistic people

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Neurodiversity-affirming guide

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This resource explores how trauma responses may present in Autistic people and why they can differ from common neurotypical interpretations. It introduces the fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, and offers guidance and practical strategies for recognising these responses and creating supportive, safe environments that reduce harm and support regulation and recovery.

Monotropism

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Neurodiversity-affirming guide

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This resource introduces monotropism, a neurodiversity-affirming theory that explains how attention is organised around a small number of deeply engaging interests, often leading to intense focus and flow states. It explores the strengths associated with this cognitive style, the challenges that can arise with task-switching or interruptions, and practical ways to create supportive learning and working environments that respect interest-based attention and reduce overwhelm.

A practical approach to neurodiversity-affirming care and support

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INTERACTIVE TOOLKIT

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This toolkit has been developed by Neurodiverse Connection to support our practical approach to neurodiversity-affirming care and support across health, education, and social care. The foundation of this toolkit is the Autistic SPACE Framework – a person-centred care approach developed by Dr Mary Doherty, Dr Sue McCowan and Dr Sebastian CK Shaw – which we build on by integrating a stronger emphasis on emotional safety, sensory support, relational trust, embodied understanding and human rights. We believe that compassionate, relational and context-aware approaches are a more ethical and effective alternative to behaviourist models that prioritise compliance over wellbeing.

Language

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Neurodiversity-affirming guide

Updated February 2026

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This resource offers a clear, neurodiversity-affirming guide to language rooted in the Neurodiversity Paradigm and the Social Model of Disability. It defines key concepts and explains why language shapes dignity, inclusion, and autonomy. Through practical terminology shifts and accessible explanations, it supports individuals and organisations to move away from deficit-based framing toward respectful, community-led communication.

Co-escalation and co-regulation

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Neurodiversity-affirming guide

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This resource offers a clear, neurodiversity-affirming introduction to the dynamics of co-escalation and co-regulation, explaining how nervous system states influence our interactions and emotional safety. It outlines the window of tolerance, signs of dysregulation, and the importance of self-regulation — especially in roles where power dynamics or caregiving responsibilities are present. It provides practical, somatic techniques and workplace prompts to support calmer, safer, more connected relational environments.

Supporting nervous system regulation in the workplace

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Neurodiversity-affirming guide

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This resource explores how nervous system regulation underpins safety, communication, and well-being at work. It introduces the window of tolerance and the four stress responses, and supports staff to identify their own patterns, recognise dysregulation, and use practical somatic strategies to return to regulation. It also outlines moment-to-moment regulation prompts and workplace practices that nurture a culture of co-regulation, well-being, and reduced risk across teams.

Understanding boundaries

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Neurodiversity-affirming guide

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This resource provides a neurodiversity-affirming guide to understanding boundaries, recognising the unique challenges and strengths that can come with Neurodivergent experiences. While it centres Neurodivergent perspectives, the insights and suggestions may apply to a broader audience.

Additionally, it acknowledges the complexities of boundary setting, particularly for those in lived experience roles, where the personal and professional identities intersect and identifying and maintaining boundaries can be harder. Setting boundaries in these roles can be especially challenging due to the deep emotional connection to the work, a strong desire to support others, and the possibility of sharing and encountering experiences that resonate on a personal or emotional level. This resource aims to offer supportive strategies that reflect those realities.

Guide to PBS and ABA for professionals, parents and caregivers

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As professionals, parents and caregivers we want to provide the best care and support for Neurodivergent children and adults. Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) are often presented as effective interventions, so it is crucial to understand the concerns raised by many Neurodivergent individuals, advocates, and researchers. This guide highlights why these methods are problematic and explores compassionate and neurodiversity-affirming alternatives that align with best practices.

Self-identification and Neurodivergence

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Self-identifying as neurodivergent can be confusing, especially when you're just starting to learn about yourself and face mixed messages. This guide explains what self-identification means, why people choose to self-identify, and answers common questions to help make the process clearer.

Neurodiversity: An introduction

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This resource introduces the concept of neurodiversity, tracing its origins within the Autistic community and its development into the Neurodiversity Paradigm. It defines key terms such as Neurodivergent and neurotypical, emphasising that differences in neurocognitive functioning are natural variations rather than deficits. By contrasting this paradigm with the medical model of disability, it highlights a shift toward valuing diversity, challenging notions of “normal,” and advocating for more inclusive, person-centred approaches to support.

Safeguarding Neurodivergent individuals from spiritual abuse

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This resource outlines spiritual safeguarding, explaining how the human need for meaning, connection, and belonging can increase vulnerability to manipulation and harm, particularly for Neurodivergent people. It defines spiritual abuse across religious, spiritual, and wellness contexts, and highlights key risk factors alongside practical red and green flags, helping readers recognise unsafe dynamics and support more inclusive, trauma-informed approaches.

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Note: Some resources may include person-first language, or outdated and non-preferred terms, such as ‘aspergers’, ‘disordered’, ‘high/low functioning’ etc. Inclusion in this list doesn’t mean we agree with all the content within these resources, but that we’ve generally found them useful.