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Books for kids about diversity
The Brain Forest - Sandhya Menon
The Rainbow Brain - Sandhya Menon
Come Over to My
House - Eliza Hull
Books about parenting
The Explosive
Child - Ross Greene
Uniquely
Human - Barry M Prizant
The Whole Brain Child - by Tina
Payne Bryson & Daniel J. Siegel
No-Drama Discipline - Tina Payne Bryson
Parental as
Anything -
Maggie Dent
From Boys to Men - Maggie Dent
Girlhood -
Maggie Dent
Workbooks for older kids/adults
I am Autistic -
Chanelle Moriah
This is ADHD -
Chanelle Moriah
Books about Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants
Mighty Mila - Ashley Machovec
Mila Gets Her Super
Ears - Ashley Machovec
The Adventures of Billie BAHA - Jessica Jordan-Hogan
Podcasts
Autism specific
Uniquely Human - Dan Seigel's podcast expands the conversation on autism and neurodiversity by amplifying the voices of autistic individuals and thought leaders in providing insightful, cutting-edge and practical information about the autistic experience
Two sides of the spectrum - A twice-monthly podcast which explore research, amplify autistic voices, and change the way we think about autism in life and in professional therapy practice.
Parental as Anything - Maggie Dent, one of Australia's favourite parenting authors and educators gives you practical tips and answers to your real-world parenting dilemmas
General parenting and development
Good Inside with Dr Becky - Clinical psychologist and mum of three Dr. Becky Kennedy takes on tough parenting questions and delivers actionable guidance.
Informative websites
Nord Rare Diseases - information and support for individuals
with rare diseases.
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Murdoch Children's Research Centre - informatimon from Australia's largest child health research institute.
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Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne - information in the
form of fact sheets, videos and podcast episodes.
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TV Shows
Netflix series Atypical - When a teen on the autism spectrum decides to get a girlfriend, his bid for more independence puts his whole family on a path of self-discovery.
Love on the Spectrum - For young adults on the autism spectrum, exploring the unpredictable world of dating holds its own unique challenges.
Parenting Programs
Free
Positive Parenting Program - Effective strategies to strengthen your relationship, fix issues before they become real problems, and positively influence your child’s skills and development.
Paid
Maggie Dent - Calming our Children and Calming our Homes Online Course.
Dr Dan Siegel - Various courses on the mind, the brain and relationships.