The resources on this page have been personally vetted by myself. If for any reason one of these resources is no longer available, please inform me and I will remove it. As I am building this to be a valid global resource, please feel free to email me at brillianceonthespectrum@gmail.com. If you have any ideas, viable resources, and contacts that will be helpful for all of us in the neuro diverse community please share.
“NO ONE IS NEUROTYPICAL” -Robin Williams
Temple Grandin https://www.templegrandin.com/
Dr. Grandin became a prominent author and speaker on both autism and animal behavior. Today she is a professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. She also has a successful career consulting on both livestock handling equipment design and animal welfare. She has been featured on NPR (National Public Radio) and a BBC Special – “The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow”. She has also appeared on National TV shows such as Larry King Live, 20/20, Sixty Minutes, Fox and Friends, and she has a 2010 TED talk. Articles about Dr. Grandin have appeared in Time Magazine, New York Times, Discover Magazine, Forbes and USA Today. HBO made an Emmy Award winning movie about her life and she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2016.
Inclusion Films https://www.inclusionfilms.com/
Inclusion Films, started in 2007 by veteran filmmaker Joey Travolta, teaches filmmaking to individuals with developmental disabilities in six dedicated production studios throughout California.
Performing Arts Studio West https://www.pastudiowest.com/
Founded in 1998, Performing Arts Studio West (PASW) provides hands-on individualized training, career management, and on-location support for performers with intellectual disabilities working in film, television and commercials. Our year round training program gives each performer the chance to explore their creativity, test their courage, show their determination and build their self-esteem. PASW is a non-profit affiliated arts program funded by the State of California Department of Developmental Services through the Regional Centers of the Greater Los Angeles Area.
The Pioneer Bakery and Café is a joint effort between McArthur’s Bakery and Lafayette Industries aimed to provide the most robust fast-casual training program focusing on Front of House and Back of House skills for adults with intellectual disabilities. (Missouri)
The Drake Institute has successfully treated Autism spectrum disorders and other conditions with a biofeedback and neurofeedback-centered non-drug treatment program.
Morgan’s Wonderland https://morganswonderland.com/
In 2006, Gordon Hartman observed his daughter, Morgan, wanting to play with other vacationing kids at a hotel swimming pool, but the kids were leery of Morgan and didn’t want to interact with her. Then and there, Gordon resolved to create opportunities and places where those with and without disabilities can come together for fun and a better understanding of one another. On April 10, 2010, Morgan’s Wonderland became the world’s first theme park designed with individuals with special needs in mind.
In 2017, the Ultra-Accessible™ theme park opened it’s expansion, Morgan’s Inspiration Island, which was named on the 2018 “World’s Greatest Places” list by TIME Magazine.
Guided by its mission of inclusion, the park strives to bring together guests of all ages and all abilities through the power of inclusive play.
At Easterseals, we believe that our community is stronger when we build on the abilities of all of our neighbors.
Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Based in Canada The mission of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation is to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential throughout life by pioneering and providing educational programs and services, disseminating information, and changing attitudes.
Daytonic Music by Hannah Petry
I help neurodiverse people become confident and empowered through music lessons!
Adult Autistic Spectrum Community
We welcome anyone who has a connection with or wants to understand Autism spectrum disorders. This includes people of all neurotypes. We are an inclusive group. **We are a PUBLIC/OPEN group by design and will remain a public group.**
Transitioning Teens/Adults With Special Needs Life After High School
This group is designed for individuals with special needs and their families/friends/caregivers to enable them to find resources for life after high school. Tips, advice, stories, inspiration for independence and quality of life.
Jeff Snyder – Autism and Disabilities Self Advocate
Welcome to Jeff Snyder private group on Facebook for self advocating for those affected by various form of disabilities such as Autism and Dyslexia along with self-advocating for those seeking essentials such as Special Education and Employment in the work force.
TREV’S TRADES creates beautiful handcrafted soaps. This is one mom’s effort to create a work opportunity for her Autistic son.
After you get an Autism diagnosis for your child you are thrown into a new world full of initials and different therapies.
Steven Dodd Special Olympics Athlete -Advocate – author
Steven has been part of the Special Olympics UK for decades and also advocates for those with ASD, etc.
How One Adult With Asperger’s Found His Place in the World Through Art is my debut book chronicling my journey through paint.
Self advocacy group for people living with disabilities
Finding some great insight in this group. They will talk about up coming city projects ie housing projects for people with disabilities where we will also, learn about sate bills and more
Compassionate Art San Diego Kira Corser
This group page is designed to discuss idea, projects and collaborations with the Compassionate ARTS Leadership Council, Ambassadors and Supporters.
The Wellness for Children Project https://wellnessforchildrenproject.com/
This 20 year project includes videos, books, puppets, huggable characters from our commitment to create and use creative tools to help kids ages 3 to 7 years, cope, heal, and thrive, plus help their families through adventures and participation.