The big bad adhd & autism toolkit

As with everything we do, the most important thing is that we create a comfortable cosy space for you to work through what isn’t always straight forward, so you’ll find snippets throughout from us personally.

While this toolkit focuses on ADHD and autism, we’ve also added wider context about what neurodivergence can look like in general — because it isn’t just ADHD and autism!

Learn about the difference between neurodivergence and neurodiversity — and everything in between.

This section explores various elements of autism (and what it might look like for you!)

Introduction to autism

• High & low functioning labels

• What is aspergers?

• ADHD & autism

• Person first language

• Neurodivergent trauma

• Late diagnosis

• Masking

• Living in a neurotypical society

• Autism & empathy

Questions & scenarios to explore

• Real life examples

• Communication

• Behaviours

This section will help you work through what ADHD looks like for you personally.

Unpack your experience

• Self assessment questions & scenarios

Real life experiences

• Impulsivity & inattention

• Emotional dysregulation & sleep

• Intrusive thoughts & addiction

• Working memory & time management

• Object permanence & hyperfocus

• Sensory overload & stimulation

• Eating habits

• Executive functioning & RSD

We spent years feeling chronically overwhelmed, inadequate — and like we couldn’t keep up.. And shame has a lot to answer for there! We shed light on the routines and strategies that we’ve spent years building for happier, more peaceful neurodivergent brains!

• Quick disclaimer

• Introduction

• Interoception

• Real life scenario

• Hydration

• Nutrition

• Questions to ask yourself

• Sensory sensitivities

• Getting to know yourself

• Choice > routine

• Gentle morning practice

• Money & finances

• Tips & tricks

If you, like so many of us, are navigating neurodivergence whilst ALSO trying to hold down a job.. this section’s for you! We’ll guide you through everything you need to know to not only protect yourself, but very importantly(!) remind you of your worth.

• Work & productivity

• Common expectations

• Scenario exercise

• Important reminders

• Workplace adjustment template

• Access to work information (applicable if you’re UK based)

• Summary

Whilst we want to be there with you whilst you navigate everything that is neurodivergence, we feel strongly that a well rounded understanding of yourself involves absorbing the work of many! We’ll signpost you to people that we love, respect and have learnt from.