Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Learn more
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In honour of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, here is a list of recommendations from TU Dublin staff with articles, books, podcasts and videos on neurodiversity and neurodivergencies, including Dyspraxia, Autism and ADHD. This isn’t the definitive guide to neurodiversity – instead it is some pieces we enjoyed, and hope you will to. And if you have anything you would recommend, feel free to share it with us.
How to ADHD
https://www.youtube.com/c/HowtoADHD
A Youtube series by Jessica McCabe, it provides tips, tricks & insights into the ADHD brain, with short, easy to follow videos on Motivation, Goal Setting, How to do the Thing, and Common ADHD terms.
How to Succeed in Employment with Specific Learning Difficulties: A Guide for Employees and Employers by Dr. Amanda Kirby
https://profilebooks.com/work/how-to-succeed-in-employment-with-specific-learning-difficulties/
In this book Amanda Kirby identifies the best strategies for those with neurodiversities such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD or ASD to use for success, both professionally and personally, covering topics such as choosing a career, tips on job interviews, daily management of a workload, guidance on how to build a good balance between work and home life.
Oh, That’s Just My Autism
https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/oh-thats-just-my-autism/3568686
A series by Melissa Tacia about her experience seeking, obtaining, and processing an autism diagnosis at the age of 41.
Living with Dyspraxia by Mary Colley
https://uk.jkp.com/products/living-with-dyspraxia
This book provides basic information and practical advise for adults with dyspraxia. It describes the impact coordination and motor learning difficulties can have and ihas practical tips for everyday living.
Struggle Care
https://www.strugglecare.com/podcast-rss
The work we need to do to take care of ourselves - cooking, cleaning, maintaining our health - can be difficult, especially if you are neurodivergent, experiencing grief, have to care for other people and for many more reasons. This podcast, from K.C. Davis, the author of How to Keep House While Drowning, focuses on mental health and care tasks, including tips and tricks and interviews with experts.
Language, interests and autism: A tribute to Dr. Dinah Murray (1946–2021), an autism pioneer
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13623613211034072
A tribute to Dr. Dinah Murray, a pioneer in the autistic community, looking at her achievements and contributions, which have enriched the lives of many.
Home Organisation for my ADHD loves
https://youtu.be/rYMg5YBpkmA?feature=shared
From Interior Design and Organisation youtuber Caroline Winkler, a video about home organisation for people with ADHD.
The Neurodivergent Woman
An Australian podcast series focussing on Neurodiversity in Women, that aims to deepen listeners understanding of neurodivergence through compassionate interviews, practical strategies, and the latest research
Inside Learning Podcast Episode “The Neurodiversity Edge with Dr. Maureen Dunne”
https://learnovatecentre.org/insights/podcasts/maureen-dunne/
This episode gives a deep dive into the world of neurodiversity with special guest, Dr. Maureen Dunne, author of “The Neurodiversity Edge”. In this discussion, Dr. Dunne dissolves common myths associated with neurodivergence, highlighting the enormous value neurodivergent individuals bring to organizations.