Hope+Wellness
Resources for autism spectrum disorer
a collection of helpful resources to support you or a loved one with ASD
Deepen Your
Understanding of ASD
At Hope+Wellness, we believe in helping you deepen your understanding of yourself to take your life even further and to its highest potential.
Below are resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or their loved ones, as recommended by Dr. Kayleigh Hale, our Director of Testing and Assessment. You can check out the resources below based on what bests fits your learning style and interests.
Websites & Support Networks
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is a nonprofit organization that is operated by and designed for autistic people. You can access their resource list here!
Not an Autism Mom
Not an Autism Mom is a valuable resource for books and other resources.
Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)
Information from the Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) includes helpful information and resources, which you can find at the links below:
Resources for adults with autism
Support groups and community connections sessions -
Strengths profiles
Mental health
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks provides education, resources, and services for adults with autism.
Explaining brains
This is an awesome website by dr. Dr. Liz Angoff — it gives great tips on how to explain autism to kids and is just a great site in general!
The Art of Autism
Understanding the Spectrum - A Comic Book Explanation is a website that takes you through an explanation of the terminology surrounding “being on the spectrum” in a accessible and fun way.
Podcasts
Uniquely Human
Uniquely Human is a podcast on which individuals with autism share about their experiences. The website shares “Uniquely Human: The Podcast expands the conversation on autism and neurodiversity by amplifying the voices of autistic individuals and thought leaders in providing insightful, cutting-edge and practical information about the autistic experience.”
Books
Additional inspiration for books!
Videos
Amazing Things Happen
Amazing Things Happen by Alexander Amelines is a short video presented by the National Autistic Society which is aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of autism in individuals who are neurotypical.
“Why Everything You Know About Autism is Wrong”
“Why Everything You Know About Autism is Wrong” is an inspiring TEDx talk by Jac Den Houting, a neurodiversity-affirming speaker with autism.
"What Women with Autism Want You to Know"
“What women with autism want you to know” is a compilation of interviews with women with autism sharing their perspective on their experience and what they wish others would know.