Resources

Self-compassion:

• The Compassionate Mind Workbook: A step-by-step guide to developing your compassionate self - Chris Irons and Elaine Beaumont

• The Compassionate Mind Approach to Difficult Emotions: Using Compassion Focused Therapy - Chris Irons

Neurodivergence:

• We are all Neurodiverse - Sonny Jane Wise

• How to ADHD - Jessica McCabe

• Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management and the Role of Stigma - Amy Pearson and Kieran Rose

• Unmasked: The Ultimate Guide to ADHD, autism and Neurodivergence - Ellie Middleton

• The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills - Sonny Jane Wise

• The Adult Autism Assessment Handbook - Davida Hartman, Tara O’ Donnell-Killen, Jessica K Doyle, Dr Maeve Kavanagh, Dr Anna Day, Dr Juliana Azevedo

Trauma:

• The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk

Neuroaffirmation:

Neurodiversity-affirming practice

Autistic experiences:

https://neuroclastic.com/

https://embrace-autism.com/

Adoption:

• Creating a New Narrative: A theory of how adopted individuals readjust their adoptive identity in parenthood

• An Overview of Current Irish Adoption Research

Neuropride Ireland

Thriving Autistic