Here are two examples of resource lists available to those who are studying the Autism spectrum or more wider Neurodiversity:
Curriculum and Approaches for Children with Autism
There are many more available at Resource lists@bham
Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement [electronic resource] : Stories from the Frontline by 
The SAGE Handbook of Autism and Education by
Education is an important aspect of the environmental influences on autism and effective education can have a significant effect on outcome for those on the autism spectrum. This handbook is a definitive resource for reflective practitioners and researchers who wish to know and understand current views of the nature of autism and best practice in educational support. It explores the key concepts, debates and research areas in the field.
Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight by
With empathy, compassion, and practical tools, a developmental psychologist and sufferer of Sensory Defensive Disorder (SD) sheds light on a little known but common affliction in which sufferers react to harmless stimuli as irritating, distracting, or dangerous We all know what it feels like to be irritated by loud music, accosted by lights that are too bright, or overwhelmed by a world that moves too quickly. But millions of people suffer from Sensory Defensive Disorder (SD), a common affliction in which people react to harmless stimuli not just as a distracting hindrance, but a potentially dangerous threat. Sharon Heller, Ph.D. is not only a trained psychologist, she is sensory defensive herself. Bringing both personal and professional perspectives, Dr. Heller is the ideal person to tell the world about this problem that will only increase as technology and processed environments take over our lives. In addition to heightening public awareness of this prevalent issue, Dr. Heller provides tools and therapies for alleviating and, in some cases, even eliminating defensiveness altogether. Until now, the treatment for sensory defensiveness has been successfully implemented in Learning Disabled children in whom defensiveness tends to be extreme. However, the disorder has generally been unidentified in adults who think they are either overstimulated, stressed, weird, or crazy. These sensory defensive sufferers live out their lives stressed and unhappy, never knowing why or what they can do about it. Now, with Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight, they have a compassionate spokesperson and a solution-oriented book of advice.
This is a small selection of resources available on Autism and Neurodiversity. If you wish to look further into this, more can be located on FindIt@bham
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https://diversityandability.com Diversity and Ability is an award-winning disabled-led social enterprise paving the way for a future where everyone is welcomed and included.
'From pathology to neurodiversity: a conversation about autism' (Transcript) with Dr. Wenn Lawson and Annie Etherington. Hosted by The Department of Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs (DISN) at the University of Birmingham on Monday 23 November 2020.
This event looked at two themes: ‘how framing of autism influences the way professionals think about and respond to autism and how it impacts the identity, self-esteem and well-being of the autistic individual.
Listening, Kindness, and Individuality: The Advice One Student With Asperger's Has for Us All From the TED-Ed Blog
National Autistic Society (UK website)
Neurodiversity celebration week (International website)
Smart studying for neurodivergent students Written by Kate Salinsky, Skills Adviser , Sheffield Hallam University
The Art of Autism website (US non-profit organisation)
BoB is an off-air recording and media archive service which stores recorded TV and Radio programmes in an archive indefinitely. Please have a look at our Neurodiversity playlist
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