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Triple empathy problem for autistic adults in healthcare
An Autistic Consultant’s experience (The Times)
Neurodivergent consultant anaesthetist (audio)
Autistic ICU consultant experience
Foundation doctors with dyspraxia: a phenomenological study
Neurodivergence in busy working environments
Physical and sensory challenges
ADHD and Sensory Processing issues
Autistic fatigue and burnout resources
Overload experience in autism (video)
Autistic adult sensory experience example (video) Society video
Discovering your autism later in life - a personal experience from US podcaster
ADHD Foundation
The ADHD Foundation is the UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based lifespan service
https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/
https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/resources/
AAD-UK
A small charity running some affiliated support groups and an online community.
https://aadduk.org/help-support/coaches/
European Adult ADHD network
https://www.eunetworkadultadhd.com/links/
Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)
American charity offering information, advocacy and support for those with ADHD.
https://chadd.org/for-adults/workplace-issues/
National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service
Information and resources about ADHD for anyone who needs assistance.
UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN)
An organisation providing support, research and training for mental health professionals working with adults with ADHD
Changes in the Concept of Autism (video)
Video of Francesca Happé CBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnU01HBN6zg
Autistic Doctors International (ADI)
A large organisation of 700+ autistic doctors working in support, advocacy, research and education.
https://autisticdoctorsinternational.com/
www.facebook.com/AutisticDoctors
National Autistic Society
A large support, education and advocacy society.
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/employment/employing-autistic-people/employers
Thriving Autistic
No-for-profit organisation empowering and promoting the well-being and human rights of autistics and other neurodivergent people.
https://www.thrivingautistic.org/workplace/
https://www.thrivingautistic.org/workplace-resources/
https://www.thrivingautistic.org/healthcare/
Autism Book
Autism Is Not A Disease: The Politics of Neurodiversity by Jodie Hare | Goodreads
British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
A membership organisation working to achieve a dyslexia-friendly society
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
The Dyslexia Association
An organisation providing support and services for dyslexic children and adults of all ages, their parents/families, educators, employers and the wider community.
https://www.dyslexia.uk.net/employers/
https://www.dyslexia.uk.net/employers/tda-in-the-workplace/workplace-needs-assessment/
Made By Dyslexia
Made by Dyslexia is a global charity led by successful dyslexic individuals.
https://www.madebydyslexia.org/assets/downloads/EY-the-value-of-dyslexia.pdf
https://www.madebydyslexia.org/
https://www.madebydyslexia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Join-The-Dots-Workplace-Guide-1.pdf
Dyslexia Foundation
An organisation working with individuals, groups and large statutory and vocational organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors
https://www.dyslexia-help.org/
The Dyscalculia Association
Promotes understanding of dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties.
http://www.dyscalculiaassociation.uk/
The Dyscalculia Centre
A centre providing a range of information on dyscalculia
https://www.dyscalculia.me.uk/
Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia Foundation
An organisation supporting individuals and families.
https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/