awesome-autism

:sparkles: A curated list of awesome resources for ASD and Asperger's Syndrome

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Contents

• Books
• Organizations
• Communities
• Video Resources
• Podcasts
• Applications
• Work and Accomodations
• Ally Resources
• Resources for Programmers
• Link to Useful Blogs

:blue_book: Books

• Living Well on the Spectrum: How to Use Your Strengths to Meet the Challenges of Asperger Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism Explains traits in detail and offers strategies for various aspects of life skills and domains of functioning
• Aspergers Survival Guide A short read with basic tips and coping strategies

:office: Organizations

• AANE The Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) helps people with Asperger’s and similar autism spectrum and neurodiverse profiles build meaningful, connected lives.
• Felicity House NYC NYC non-profit community space that organizes events for women with autism.

Communities

• Aspergers Subreddit A friendly and helpful Reddit community
• Aspergirls Subreddit Life skills and healthy coping mechanisms for the ASD community

:computer: Video Resources

• How to Flirt and Get a Date
• Youtuber talks about masking, internalised ableism and adult diagnosis
• Alexithymia and Autism: What is it, coping and tips

:woman: Video Resources for Women

• Tony Attwood - Aspergers in Girls
• Girls and Women and Autism: What’s the difference? - Sarah Hendrickx

Podcasts

:iphone: Applications

Apps to help deal with anxiety, depression or autism traits

• Woebot for mood tracking and tiny conversations
• Calm and Insight timer apps for meditation

Work and Accommodation Resources

JAN Accommodation Ideas

Ally Resources

Resources for Programmers

• A Great Poster from the UK Home office on designing for disabilities

For awesome autism media check out this list: awesome-autism-movies-tv

Contributing

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