Neurodivergent resources
Neurodiversity Research & Scholarly Articles
What You'll Find Here
Peer-Reviewed Research on Neurodiversity
Peer-reviewed research and scholarly articles on neurodiversity, for those who like to dig into the evidence, family members seeking understanding, and professionals deepening their practice, selected by a neurodivergent counsellor for relevance and accessibility. Open-access links are provided where available. Some articles reflect a medical model lens, which we encourage you to keep in mind as you read.
The evidence base
Models of Disability & the Neurodiversity Paradigm
The Neurodiversity Approach(es): What Are They and What Do They Mean for Researchers?
Dwyer, P. (2022). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
ADHD Identity & Lived Experience
Ginapp et al. (2022). Frontiers in Psychiatry
Autistic Identity & Lived Experience
Exploring Lived Experiences of Receiving a Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood: A Systematic Review
Nayyar et al. (2025). Autism Adulthood.
When Autism & ADHD Co-Occur
Unpacking the overlap between Autism and ADHD in adults: A multi-method approach
Waldren et al. (2024). Cortex.
The Cost of Masking
Summerill & Summers (2025). Research in Autism.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Tomczak & Kulikowski (2023). Current Psychology.
Neurodivergent Burnout & Recovery
Ali et al. (2026). Autism.
Neurodivergence at the Intersection
Vincent et al. (2025). BMJ Open.
Understanding the Barriers to Receiving Autism Diagnoses for Hispanic and Latinx Families
Guerrero & Sobotka (2023). Pediatric Annals.
FOR CLINICIANS & RESEARCHERS
Neurodivergence and Mental Health
Kroll et al. (2025). Frontiers in Psychology.
Neurodiversity Affirming Conceptual Practice Framework
Lerner et al. (2024). Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
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