Curated Resources
Welcome! Enjoy these curated resources. May they offer comfort and guide you on your path. Apologies- still a bit under construction!
Clinical Use of Psychedelics for Growth and Healing
Couples Corner: Important Books for General Relationship Support
The Divorce Remedy by Michele Weiner Davis
High Conflict Couple by Alan Fruzzetti
What Makes Love Last? by John Gottman
Dare to Forgive: The Power of Letting Go & Moving on by Ed Hallowell
Letting Go of Anger by Ronald Potter-Efron
Wired for Love and Wired for Dating by Stan Tatkin
Modern Relationships Philosophy with Esther Perel
Where Do We Begin by Esther Perel
Lesbians & Sex HERE
Building Desire in a Long Term Relationship by Esther Perel HERE
Great Website Resource: NeuroClastic HERE
Women and Autism Checklist VERY HELPFUL info HERE
Is it ADHD or autism? Getting the right diagnosis article HERE
Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) HERE
Impact on neurotypical partners and their relationship with their children article HERE
Great ND affirming resource and Thin Slice Judgment explained HERE
Instagram: @neurodivergent_insights (Megan Neff psychologists amazing content producer for ADHD and ASD- see some of her recommendations below
Book: Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, a Trans-Autistic Social Psychologist. Provides an in-depth overview of high-masking Autism with lots of helpful information for Autistic people.
Book: Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasnt Designed for You by Genera Nerenberg
Book: But You Dont Look Autistic At All by Bianca Toeps
Podcast: Squarepeg (great for late-in-life diagnosed women and nonbinary)
Podcast: The Neurodivergent Woman (addressed ADHD and ASD and is hosted by 2 psychologists)
Podcast: Thoughts Auti (great for Autistic men)
Youtube: Aspergers Growth (great for Autistic men)
Youtube: Mom on the spectrum (great for Autistic moms)
Youtube: Tyla Grant (great for Black and BIPOC Autistic women)
Youtube: Paige Layla (great for teenage girls)
Youtube: The Life of Autistic-Hunter Hanson (great for men)
Youtube: Aspergers from the Inside (great for late-in-life diagnosed Autistic men)
Youtube: Purple Ella (great for late-in-life diagnosed Autistic women)
Resources for Autistic Individuals
Exploring Depression and Beating the Blues by Tony Attwood & Michelle Garnett
Complete Guide to Aspergers Syndrome by Tony Attwood
Alone Together: Making Asp Marriage Work- K Bentley & T Atwood
An Asperger Marriage by Gisela and Christopher Slater-Walker
Asperger Syndrome: A Love Story by K Newton and S Hendrickx
Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships by Ashley Stanford
Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s by John Elder Robison
Love, Sex & Long-Term Rel, What People w/ ASD Really Want Hendrickx & Shore
Loving Mr. Spock by Barbara Jacobs
Loving Someone w/ ASD:Understanding & Connecting w/ yr Partner by Ariel
Solutions Adults w/ ASD:Max Benef, Min Drawbacks to Achieve Success Lovett
Journal Best Practice:Memoir Marriage, ASD & Quest Better Husband by Finch
The Other Half of Asperger’s Syndrome by Maxine Aston
Troubleshooting Relationships on the Autism Spectrum by A. Stanford
Life with a Partner with Aspergers: Going Over the Edge by Marshack
Neurodiverse Partnership ASD Profile Reading List:
Russ Jones ADHD Big Brother podcast and coaching support HERE
Thomas Brown on What is ADHD HERE
Custom Bullet Journals and Planners HERE
Dr. Tanya Hudson, ND is a naturopath who specializes in treating ADHD and an amazing partner to have on your team.
Adult ADHD
ADHD and ADHD-nonADHD Partnerships Profile Reading List:
The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa Orlov Delivered from Distraction by Hallowell & Ratey
Married to Distraction by Hallowell & Hallowell
Women w/ ADHD-Embrace Your Difference/Transform Your Life by Solden
Understanding Women with ADGD by Nadeau & Quinn
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Barkley & benton
ADD in the Workplace: Choices, Changes & Challenges by Nadeau
Adventure in Fast Forward: Life, Love & Work for ADD Adult by Nadeau
ADD Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life by Kohlberg & Nadeau
More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Stories for Adults w/ ADHD Tuckman
Neurotypical Partner Support
Hang in there! This is hard, you’re not alone!
Love this podcast on Regulation Basics to get you grounded and taking on what might be your responsibility in recovering the relationship: Listen HERE
Families impacted by neurodiversity resulting in neurotypical partner being the “bad guy” HERE
The Neurotypical Site HERE
Resources to develop your relationship with your anger:
The Dance of Anger by Lerner
Anger by Thich Nhat Hanh
Dare to Forgive: The Power of Letting Go & Moving on by Ed Hallowel
Letting Go of Anger by Ronald Potter-Efron
Complex cPTSD by Pete Walker (MANY people say this book saved their life)
Reactivity
Recommended Book: Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
Recommended Audio: Free Track on Insight Timer Anthony Bradley talks on CPTSD
Notions
Needs
Emotional Regulation
Teaching Stories
CHAPTERS OF MY LIFE
FABLE FOR PARENTS - ASHLEY'S TRUE SELF
FABLE FOR PARENTS - BRIANNA'S LIFE MISSION
INTRODUCTION TO THE HAPPINESS TRAP
PERSONAL BILL OF RIGHTS
SCHOOL OF FISH
TAKING CHARGE GETTING UNHOOKED FROM DIFFICULT THOUGHTS
TAKING CHARGE OF LOW MOOD
TAKING CHARGE OF STRESS AND ANXIETY
TAKING CHARGE - THE POWER OF MINDFULNESS
TALE OF 2 WOLVES
Values & Goals
80th BIRTHDAY EXERCISE FOR VALUES EXPLORATION
BATTERIES EXERCISE
LIFE BALANCE WHEEL EXERCISE
GOALS SETTING EXERCISE
LETTER FROM FUTURE EXERCISE
LIFE WHEEL 1
LIFE WHEEL 2
LIFE WHEEL DIRECTIONS
TEN STEPS TO TRYING ON A VALUE
TURN VALUES INTO GOALS WORKSHEET
VALUES CLARIFICATION
VALUES CLARIFYING RANKING WORKSHEET
VALUES CLARIFYING EDUCATION
VALUES INVENTORY WORKSHEET
VALUES LIST
VALUES POWERED ACTION PLAN
VALUES POWERED LIVING WORKSHEET
VALUES EXERCISE II
VALUES SORT EXERCISE
Worksheets
BREATHING WITH AWARENESS
COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS WORKSHEET
COGNITIVE MINDFULNESS WORKBOOK
COMMITTED ACTION WORKSHEET
FEELINGS INVENTORY WORKSHEET
GETTING HOOKED - THOUGHTS WORKSHEET
NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION PROCESS
SNAPSHOT CONCEPTUALIZATION WORKSHEET
THE 12 STEPS
THE COSTS OF AVOIDANCE AND CONTROL WORKSHEET
THOUGHT RECORD WORKSHEET
WELLNESS WORKSHEET
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy