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Neurodivergent Support & Resources Hub
Find practical pathways into neurodivergent-friendly support, directories, accommodations, community connection, everyday resources and related Aspie Answers hubs. Start with what you need today — you do not have to know the perfect terminology first.
You can begin with the need, not the label
Support might mean a directory, a peer group, an accommodation, an accessible learning or work pathway, practical tools, family information, advocacy or simply finding people who understand. Use the sections that fit and skip the rest.
This hub is a gateway, not one giant directory
It helps you choose a useful direction, then moves you into the relevant Aspie Answers hub, topic family, directory or resource collection. Geography matters for services, so the location tool below is one pathway — not the only way to browse.
Find neurodivergent support by location
Choose a region on the map or use the region buttons. The map is an optional visual control: the buttons provide the same function for keyboard, screen-reader, Low-Stim and small-screen users.
Browse the support pathways below, then use Support & Directories for location-specific organisations and services.
Directories & key pathways
Search or filter this hub by the type of support you want. These are pathway cards rather than unverified service listings, so each one leads into an established Aspie Answers destination.
Support & Directories
Find external help, organisations, directories and service pathways when information alone is not enough.
Autism
Explore autistic communication, sensory experience, identity, routines, support and everyday life.
ADHD Support
Attention, motivation, time, organisation, focus, executive function and practical ADHD support.
AuDHD Experiences
Explore the interaction of autistic and ADHD experiences, including attention, sensory needs, routines and energy.
Parents & Families
Information and practical pathways for parents, caregivers and whānau supporting neurodivergent people.
Learning Differences
Different ways of processing, learning and expressing information, with bridges into education and learning support.
Education Hub
Formal education, school, tertiary learning, teaching, access and inclusive-learning pathways.
Work & Employment
Workplace inclusion, communication, adjustments, planning, job seeking and sustainable participation.
Everyday Help
Planning, routines, organisation, executive function, pacing and practical day-to-day support.
Inclusion, Belonging & Participation
Community participation, accessibility, identity, advocacy, acceptance and genuine belonging.
Resources & Downloads Library
Worksheets, planners, checklists, visual supports, guides and growing practical collections.
Companion Universe
Explore Companion-led tools and practical pathways for planning, learning, emotional wellbeing, rest and everyday life.
Community & peer support
Community support can mean peer groups, shared-interest spaces, advocacy networks, moderated online communities, local meetups or simply connecting with people who understand similar experiences. Use this section as a practical starting point for connection, belonging, shared experience and safer participation.
Peer connection
Shared lived experience can offer practical ideas, validation, perspective and a sense of not having to explain everything from the beginning.
Online communities
Online spaces can improve access for people limited by geography, energy, transport, communication or sensory environments.
Local community
Local groups, meetups, programmes and organisations can support belonging, practical connection and community participation.
Advocacy networks
Advocacy groups may provide information, peer voices, rights pathways and opportunities to improve inclusion.
Safer participation
Look for clear moderation, accessible communication, privacy expectations, consent and respectful community guidelines.
Different ways to belong
Belonging does not require one social style. Quiet participation, shared interests, online connection and smaller groups can all count.
Accommodations & adjustments
Accommodations reduce barriers by changing the environment, communication, timing, task, format or expectation rather than asking the person to simply work harder against the barrier.
Education & learning
Written instructions, flexible assessment formats, movement or sensory options, processing time and predictable routines can improve access.
Work & employment
Clear expectations, communication choices, sensory changes, flexible scheduling and task supports can reduce unnecessary workplace barriers.
Home & daily life
Visual supports, routines, reminders, easier task setups and pacing can make everyday responsibilities more manageable.
Communication
Direct wording, written options, AAC, reduced pressure and enough processing time can make communication more accessible.
Sensory access
Lighting, sound, movement, seating, quiet space and sensory tools can all affect whether someone can comfortably participate.
Self-advocacy
Knowing what helps, communicating it clearly and having choices about support can improve autonomy and participation.
Practical resources & support
Related Neurodivergence pathways
Need urgent or crisis support?
This page is designed for general support discovery rather than emergencies. If there is immediate danger, contact your local emergency service. For Aspie Answers crisis-support information, use the site search so you reach the current crisis pages rather than an outdated link.
There is more than one way to find support
You can browse by location, by type of need, by neurodivergent experience, by life area or through practical resources. The useful pathway is the one that helps you find your next step without having to understand the entire support system first.