Resources for Autistic People
(and the People Who Love Them)
A living collection of autism-affirming books, articles, podcasts, and websites—gathered from colleagues, clients, and my own ongoing learning.
Books
Many books may be accessed freely through an account with OAR (the Organization for Autism Research). Go to https://researchautism.org/lending-library/ to get started.
Autism & Neurodivergences
Is this Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Elseby Donna Henderson and Sarah Wayland
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversityby Devon Price
The Autistic Burnout Workbook: Your Guide to Your Personal Recovery Planby Dr. Megan Anna Neff
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed For You by Jenara Nerenberg
For Teens
Neurodiversity for Teen Girls: Shine Bright as You Embrace Your Brain, Your Emotions, and Your Lifeby Jamie D. Roberts LMFT
For Parents
Declarative Language Handbook: Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids with Social Learning Challenges Feel Competent, Connected, and Understood by Linda K. Murphy MS, CCC-SLP
You’re on Fire, It’s Fine: Effective Strategies for Parenting Teens with Self-Destructive Behaviors by Katie K. May
Crisis Resources
If you are struggling, I highly recommend checking out Dr. Megan Anna Neff’s “The Help Me Stay Plan Workbook”
Hotlines & warmlines:
For an extensive list—including international options—with information on emergency services involvement, visit https://neurodivergentinsights.com/neurodivergent-crisis-support/
If you are in immediate life-threatening danger, please call 911.
For the national suicide & crisis hotline, call or text 988, or chat via 988lifeline.org
Websites
neurodivergentinsights.com (Dr. Megan Anna Neff’s website)
autastic.com (serving adult-identified autistic BIPOC)
embrace-autism.com (links to tons of research + assessments)
Podcasts
Divergent Conversations (Dr. Megan Anna Neff & Patrick Casale)
What is Autism? episodes 48-51
Host’s own diagnosis journeys / early signs - episode 5
Articles + Podcast Episodes by Topic
Autism and Anxiety
https://neurodivergentinsights.com/autistic-anxiety/https://embrace-autism.com/anxiety-in-autistic-adults/
Autism and Depression
Masking
Navigation a Sensitive Nervous System
Therapy with Erin
More about what I offer as a neuro-affirming therapist.
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I’m based in the East Bay. I offer in-person therapy in Oakland, Berkeley, and online therapy across California.
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I work with:
Late-diagnosed autistic adults
Adults who identify with some autistic traits, but may not have or want a diagnosis
Autistic teens
Teens who don’t feel like they quite fit in
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Burnout
Overwhelm / meltdowns
Relational and developmental trauma
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$175 / 50-minute session for weekly sessions
Sliding scale may be available for those who need it.
Insurance
I do not accept insurance. I am happy to provide you with a superbill that you can submit to your insurance provider if they offer full or partial reimbursement. -
I am a highly sensitive (and possibly-autistic) therapist who loves working with autistic folks, possibly-autistic folks, autistic-curious folks, and sensitive souls. In addition to my own lived experience, learning from family members and friends, and research, I have also received training from Nyck Walsh on working somatically with autistic and ADHD adults. I am constantly learning!
In addition to neuro-affirming trainings, I also continue to train in working with developmental and relational trauma—often referred to as complex trauma or CPTSD. I find that most neurodivergent folks have some level of this type of trauma from being so misunderstood and mis-attuned to in life.
Blog posts you might be interested in
