🧠 ND Toolbox

Practical resources, strategies, and tools for understanding and supporting neurodivergent minds. Created by our neurodivergent-led team from real experience.

Resources That Actually Work

These aren't generic templates or academic theories. Every resource in our ND Toolbox comes from real experience, either our own lived experience as neurodivergent people, or what we've learned supporting hundreds of neurodivergent individuals.

All resources are free to download and use. We believe access to understanding shouldn't depend on your postcode or bank balance.

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Sensory Processing

Understanding and managing sensory differences in daily life, work, and relationships.

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Sensory Profile Checklist

Comprehensive self-assessment to identify your sensory preferences and challenges across all environments.

PDF 4 pages
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Workplace Sensory Guide

Practical strategies for managing sensory challenges in office environments, including accommodation requests.

PDF 13 pages
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Fidget & Stim Tools Guide

Evidence-based recommendations for sensory tools that actually work, plus DIY alternatives.

PDF 3 pages
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Communication & Social

Tools and strategies for clearer communication and navigating social situations authentically.

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Communication Passport

Template to help you explain your communication style, needs, and preferences to others.

PDF 2 pages
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AAC Apps & Tools Guide

Review of communication apps and tools for different needs and budgets, with setup tips.

PDF 5 pages
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Social Scripts Collection

Ready-to-use scripts for common social situations like phone calls, appointments, and workplace interactions.

PDF 8 pages
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Executive Function

Practical tools for planning, organizing, and managing daily tasks when your brain works differently.

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ADHD-Friendly Planner

Weekly and daily planning templates designed specifically for ADHD brains, with dopamine-friendly features.

PDF 12 pages
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Task Breakdown Worksheets

Step-by-step templates for breaking overwhelming tasks into manageable chunks.

PDF 4 pages
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Time Management Toolkit

Visual schedules, time-blocking templates, and reality-based time estimation guides.

PDF 7 pages
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Self-Advocacy & Rights

Scripts, templates, and guides for advocating for your needs in work, healthcare, and daily life.

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Accommodation Request Templates

Professional templates for requesting workplace, educational, and healthcare accommodations.

PDF 6 pages
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Know Your Rights Guide

Plain English guide to disability rights in Australia, including NDIS, employment, and discrimination laws.

PDF 10 pages
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Self-Advocacy Scripts

Confidence-building scripts for difficult conversations about your needs and boundaries.

PDF 5 pages
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Understanding Neurodivergence

Evidence-based information sheets about different neurotypes, for individuals, families, and supporters.

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ADHD Fact Sheet

Comprehensive, myth-busting information about ADHD across the lifespan, including women and late diagnosis.

PDF 4 pages
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Neurodivergent Superpowers!

We talk a lot about the challenges we face, but do you know about ND superpowers? Yes, they're real!

PDF 12 pages
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Autism Information Guide

Current, respectful information about autism, including masking, sensory differences, and support needs.

PDF 6 pages
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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

Understanding RSD in neurodivergent people, with practical coping strategies and support tips.

PDF 2 pages
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How to Use These Resources

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For Yourself

Use these tools to better understand your own neurodivergence and develop strategies that work for your specific situation.

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For Families

Help family members understand neurodivergence and create more supportive home environments.

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For Workplaces

Share with employers, HR teams, or colleagues to create more inclusive and understanding work environments.

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For Educators

Help teachers, trainers, and educational support staff better understand and accommodate neurodivergent learners.

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For Healthcare

Share with GPs, therapists, and other healthcare providers to improve understanding and communication.

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For Support Workers

Practical tools for disability support workers, mental health workers, and other support professionals.

Can't Find What You Need?

We're always creating new resources based on what our community actually needs. If there's a topic, strategy, or tool you'd find helpful, let us know!

We prioritize resources that:

  • Address real, practical challenges
  • Fill gaps in existing resources
  • Come from lived experience
  • Help with self-advocacy and understanding

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About These Resources

🧠 Neurodivergent-Created

Every resource is created or reviewed by neurodivergent team members who understand these challenges from the inside.

πŸ“š Evidence-Based

While grounded in lived experience, our resources also incorporate current research and best practice approaches.

πŸ†“ Always Free

We believe access to understanding shouldn't depend on your financial situation. All resources will always be free.

♻️ Living Documents

We update and improve resources based on feedback and new understanding. Check back periodically for updates.

Attribution & Use

These resources are created by Central Coast Care and are available under Creative Commons licensing. You're free to:

  • Download and use for personal, educational, or professional purposes
  • Share with others who might find them helpful
  • Print and distribute in your workplace, school, or community

We just ask that you keep our attribution intact and don't sell or commercially redistribute these resources.