Neurodiversity & Disability
Learning Resources
Learn more about disability and neurodivergence!
The best way to learn more about disability and neurodivergence is by reading and listening to the perspectives of those with lived experiences.
The following list is just a tiny fraction of resources from incredible disability self-advocates paving the way for intersectional Disability Justice, with a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors/creators.
To view our lists of recommended sensory, communication, and accessibility tools visit our Recommended Tools page.
Together We Bloom Resources and Recordings
Recorded Workshops
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Advocate Panel "Disability Is Not A Bad Word": Full recording of our May 2024 event here
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Community Workshop " How to Talk to Kids About Disability and Neurodiversity": Full Recording of May 2026 event
Handouts (click to download PDF)
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"SNOW Framework" for Answering Kids' Questions About Disability
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"The Differences Iceberg" Framework for Talking to Kids about Disability and Difference
Disability and Neurodiversity Books for Adults
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Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau
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Unmasking Autism by Devon Price
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The Future is Disabled by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
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Disability Visibility by Alice Wong
Disability and Neurodiversity Books for Children
Neurodiversity-Affirming Booklists
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Mental Health and ND representation: www.anovelmind.com
Disability Representation Booklists from MaiStorybooks
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Autisitc Representation in Middle Grade
Websites For Neurodiversity-Affirming Content/Advocacy
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Disability Justice: Sins Invalid
Leaders of the disability justice movement, “Sins Invalid is a disability justice based performance project that incubates and celebrates artists with disabilities, centralizing artists of color and LGBTQ / gender-variant artists as communities who have been historically marginalized.”
10 Principles of Disability Justice
Suggestions for Making Events More Accessible
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Autistic Self-Advocacy Network
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people. ASAN is a national grassroots disability rights organization for the autistic community.
Start Here: Guide for Parents of Autistic Kids
Welcome to the Autistic Community
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Therapist Neurodiversity Collective
Therapist Neurodiversity Collective, Inc.™ is an international neurodiversity-affirming therapy, education, and advocacy organization.
Social Media Accounts (On Instagram and Facebook)
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Fidgets and Fries
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Nigh Functioning Autism
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Rachel Dorsey SLP
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Neurobeautiful
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Neurowild
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Neuroclastic
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Autism Level-Up
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Autistic Self-Advocacy Network
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Autism Inclusivity
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Autistic, Typing
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Bridges Learning System
Podcasts