Neurodiversity
Neurodiverse youth often experience everyday situations as more overwhelming and stressful. When stress is chronic and support is not a good fit for their brains, they may use high‑risk behaviors as quick relief. Over time, this can increase their vulnerability to addiction.
curriculum videos & activity guides
Grade 6-12
classroom tools
Featured Resource
Understood.org is a national nonprofit supported by people who have learning and thinking differences. Understood offers expert tools, storytelling, and podcasts for anyone who wants info and resources about learning differences.
take a quiz
You can take these online tests to see if you have traits of neurodiversity, such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, or autism.
Ever feel like you think and experience the world a little differently? Take a free 5-minute screening with a personalised report.
Resources
Join a network of neurodiversity clubs to advocate for yourself and others at the ND Alliance.
The Association for Autism and Neurodiversity offers a wide variety of support groups specific to identity.
Organizations
Contact Us
If you need help and are under the age of 18, reach out to a trusted adult, such as a counselor, a parent, a teacher, or a coach. Finding assistance and the best-fit resources in your community is priority. To book Dr. Crystal Collier to present at your school, parent organization, or in your community, please contact us!
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