Teenagers
- What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic
In this intimate and insightful mix of memoir and manifesto, Annie Kotowicz invites you inside the mind of an autistic woman, sharing the trials and triumphs of a life before and after diagnosis.
- Autistic Self-Advocacy Network
https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/about-autism/
Description of autism and what autistic people may have in common. Aimed at teenagers and adults.
- The Solihull Approach online courses in Understanding Your Brain and Understanding Your Feelings (for teenagers only).
https://solihullapproachparenting.com/teenagers-brains/
Free online courses for teenagers and parents living in North Yorkshire (use access code NYFAMILIES)
- Autism Understood by Spectrum Gaming
https://autismunderstood.co.uk/
A website about autism, for autistic young people. We have made this website so that everyone can gain a better understanding of what autism is, since most people we meet seem a little confused about what autism actually is.
- The Teens’ Workbook to Self Regulate: Empowering Teenagers to Handle Emotions with Success through Coping Strategies and CBT Exercises
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63899686-the-teens-workbook-to-self-regulate
- Shake It Up! How To Be Young, Autistic, and Make an Impact by Quincy Hansen
https://uk.jkp.com/products/shake-it-up
- Autcraft
https://www.abilities.com/community/autcraft.html
Autcraft is a dedicated Minecraft server designed specifically for players on the autism spectrum, as well as their family and friends.
- Autistic and Gaming
https://www.autisticality.co.uk/autistic-gaming
Info-graphics about neurodivergent people and gaming
- Autism Level UP!
https://www.autismlevelup.com/#about
Website with lots of useful visual tools and resources
- Geek Retreat
Chain of shops and cafes across the UK sharing a love for anything ‘geeky’ from games and superhero movies to anime and sci-fi
- Young Minds
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Whether you want to understand more about how you’re feeling and find ways to feel better, or you want to support someone who’s struggling, we can help.
- The Go To
Welcome to the home of wellbeing and mental health for young people in North Yorkshire. We’re here to help you find the right help and support for you, to help you stay well, whatever is going on in your life.
- Teen Sleep Hub Home
The one stop shop for all you need to know about sleep.
Sexuality and Relationships
- Teenage, Queer and Autistic: Living in Two Closets
- Ambitious About Autism – LGBTQ+
https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/what-we-do/awareness/inclusion/lgbtq
To support autistic young people in understanding themselves and others, we have worked closely with LGBTQ+ autistic young people to produce articles and visual stories, based on their own experiences.
- The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families
https://www.amazon.com/Every-Body-Book-Inclusive-Families/dp/1787751732
Gender
- Mermaids UK
Support for young people questioning their gender.
- Neuroqueer – The Writings Of Dr. Nick Walker
This page includes the writings of Dr Nick Walker who discusses being ‘neuroqueer’
- Max’s Blog on Transitioning When You’re Autistic
https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/about-us/media-centre/blog/transitioning-when-youre-autistic
Max discusses being nonbinary and transitioning as an autistic young person
- Supporting Autistic Girls & Gender Diverse Youth
https://yellowladybugs.com.au/Document/Books
- Autism Q & A: Supporting your Gender-Diverse Youth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=cg_bgpJu4xw
Tips for parents in supporting their child through their self-discovery journey