Recommended Reading
Resources for Parents, Carers & Neurodivergent Young People, hand-picked by a UK psychologist and neurodivergent parent.
See our growing library of trusted tools, books, and frameworks I use in my work and life. Whether you’re looking for parenting advice, emotional regulation strategies, or something relatable for your child, these resources are a great place to start.
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- Understanding Autism, ADHD & Neurodiversity
- Support for Parents & Carers
- Emotional Regulation Frameworks
- Sensory & Emotional Support
- For Kids & Teens
The Reason I Jump
Naoki Higashida
A non-verbal autistic teen shares a powerful inside perspective on autism and sensory overload.
Uniquely Human
Dr. Barry Prizant
A compassionate approach to understanding autism as a different way of being.
NeuroTribes
Steve Silberman
An in-depth exploration of autism history, science, and advocacy.
The PDA Paradox
Harry Thompson
An honest and humorous account of life with a Pathological Demand Avoidance profile.
Autism: How to raise a happy autistic child
Jessie Hewiston
A compassionate, practical guide designed for families navigating the early years after diagnosis.
Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention
Kathleen Nadeau, Ellen Dixon, & Charles Beyl
An illustrated, friendly book to help kids understand their ADHD and build self-awareness.
Scattered Minds
Dr. Gabor Maté
Deep, reflective, and challenges the stigma surrounding ADHD and emotional regulation.
Taking Charge of ADHD
Russell Barkley
A leading ADHD expert offers evidence-based advice for managing symptoms, behaviour, and home routines.
The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD
John F. Taylor
A practical, upbeat guide full of tools, coping skills, and empowering messages for kids.
Differently Wired
Debbie Reber
An empowering manifesto for parenting differently-wired children.
The Explosive Child
Dr. Ross W. Greene
A collaborative approach to supporting children with emotional outbursts.
The Whole-Brain Child
Dr. Dan Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
Simple neuroscience-based strategies to help children regulate emotions.
What Your Autistic Child Wants You to Know
Maja Toudal & Lorena Law
Written by autistic women to help parents better connect and communicate.
Smart but Scattered
Peg Dawson & Richard Guare
Practical tools for executive functioning challenges like focus and organisation.
The Zones of Regulation
Leah Kuypers
A visual and practical framework to help children identify and manage emotions.
The Out-of-Sync Child
Carol Stock Kranowitz
A foundational book for understanding sensory processing and related behaviours.
A Different Way to Learn
Naomi Fisher
A powerful read for rethinking education—especially relevant for parents exploring alternatives to traditional schooling.
Clear, funny, and reassuring—great for both teens and parents navigating mood swings and decision-making.
Deepens understanding of sensory differences and how they affect learning, behaviour, and communication.
Guts
Raina Telgemeier
A relatable graphic novel about anxiety, friendships, and growing up.
A puberty guide that is clear, honest, and visually engaging.
