ND Content Creators Worth Following
The online Neurodivergent community is nothing short of amazing. I stumbled on to some of these creators when I was just starting to figure some of my shit out, and I cannot thank them for their content enough. My favorites might not be yours, but these are folks who put out educated and accurate information (from what I’ve seen), who’s content connects with me and makes me feel less alone in what I’m dealing with, and who I tend to share and enjoy the most. I can’t tell you anything about these creators except for the body of work they’ve put out there, but I can tell you that their information is solid and relatable and within anyone’s comfort zone of laughing at themselves.
I aspire to help others the way these amazing people have helped me by being open and honest and authentic. They inspire me.
Here are some of my favorites and the links to their social media - Usually Facebook, but I also have watched the community grow on Tiktok and Instagram with fantastic success, and it’s just beautiful to watch. Most of these are video creators or content aggregators, but there are also folks who have written books, etc. on subjects like neurodivergence or trauma, or they give advice that I like a lot. Check them all out - These creative people who shared what they knew made my life better, and I hope they’ll help yours, too!
Connor Dewolfe - OMG! Great videos, well-researched, very relatable content. His work is some of my favorite because he is on point with his facts and his communication. I love his content and he was my gateway into the online ND community. Plus, he’s a fantastic actor/writer!
ADHD_Love - A lovely couple from Britain who are super relatable and talk about the reasons things are different between NTs and NDs, and also address the shame and embarrassment that can come with these disorders. She is a creative beauty - creating her own music and art; He is her absolute rock and support and created with her a bunch of cool things. One of those cool things? Their book, DIRTY LAUNDRY, is hands down one of the best ND reads out there. Best of all, this couple is ADORABLE and you can see how much they love each other!!!
Neurodivergent Rebel -Lyric is their name and ND life is their game. They and their partner live fascinating lives and allow themselves to live as authentically as possible in the current world. They’ve also written a book, Workplace NeuroDiversity Rising, which is essential reading for people who work with or manage ND individuals.
cPTSD and me - Content that helps educate and support the cPTSD community. These guys helped me come to a good place with my cPTSD online when I was diagnosed with it in 2016.
Claire Bowman/ ADH-She - One of my newer discoveries, but seldom does a day go past when Claire isn’t on my feed a few times, usually because I’ve reposted her there. She is great at talking about the little things with ADHD that throw people and helping you accept that it’s okay your brain works in its own way. She is on a journey of her own self-growth, and I’m fascinated to watch that growth. This beautiful soul is uplifting and understands.
Neurobeautiful - This is an amazing content creator to follow. She is uplifting, honest, and helped me understand so much about what ASD actually is - which is far from the portrayal it receives in the media. Her book, What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic, is a beautiful piece of work and can help so much in growing understanding and compassion.
Coby Watts - Another aspiring musician, this Brit posts great information and short videos that help to normalize our weird idiosyncrasies. His commentary on how we are when we think no one is watching, or when we are alone is dead on and realistic and made me feel a LOT less weird while dancing around the house cleaning.
Jeremy Andrew Davis - This guy’s videos on ASD and ND topics are AMAZING! Please check him out; he’s well-researched and well-presented, and talks about the casual ableism in the day-to-day world, as well as gives strategies for discussions, plus, he critiques the modern portrayals of ASD/ND in the media.
Ilana Degann - Ilana isn’t specifically focused on neurodiversity, but her videos could have been shot in my own house, and in my own voice. She talks a lot about anxiety management, and reasons with herself on camera in a way that is incredibly healthy and replicable in your own life. Also, her music is pretty great!
Hold the Abelism, Please - Fantastic source of advocacy, memes, solid information, and most importantly, resources to help people who are struggling.
Neurodivergent Parenting: Think Outside the Box - ND Parenting group, but the memes used to remind parents that their kid is still a great kid hit notes with me as well.
Autistic Inclusive Meets Community Group AIM - Another ND Page with information, memes, advocacy, etc., but mostly I LOVE their videos! They have no problem calling out the infantalistic ways that people with ND or other mental conditions can be treated, and why it’s absurd to act that way.
Taylor Tomlinson - An incredibly funny comic who understands mental Illness and makes it relatable. Look for her bit on “Arm Floaties” if you’re having a problem accepting that you may need medication. I firmly believe that bit of hers has saved quite a few lives.
Victoria Honeybourne -Author of The Neurodiverse Workplace, which is UK focused, much like Dirty Laundry, but is applicable for most things across the pond and should be essential reading for managers.