Resources
We often have parents and clients asking for recommendations about where to start learning more about neurodiversity, child development or mental health. The following are some resources can help on the learning journey. None of the resources are sponsored or affiliated with Building Blocks Psychology.
This list gets updated from time to time (last updated April 2026)
Helplines and support resources
Parentline
1300 1300 52
https://www.parentline.org.au/
Free telephone support for parents and carers with children aged 0 - 18 years (NSW).
Mental Health Line
1800 011 511
NSW Health's free, 24/7 statewide phone service which links people with NSW Health mental health services
Lifeline
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Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 or WebChat counselling: https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
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eheadspace (for individuals aged 12-25 years), available between 3pm - 10pm everyday - 1800 650 890 or chat online by creating an account https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/connect-with-us/
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Reach Out:
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For young people (16-25) - https://au.reachout.com
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For parents - https://parents.au.reachout.com
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Organisations
NDIS
1800 800 110
Australian government funding to support greater independence for individuals with eligible disability.
Carer Gateway
1800 422 737
https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
Free services and supports for carers of a family member or friend with disability, a medical condition, or mental illness.
Websites
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Reframing Autism: A neuroaffirming, Autistic-led educational site, with helpful blog posts and online training for parents, educators and other professionals: https://reframingautism.org.au/
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Yellow Ladybugs: A neuroaffirming organisation celebrating autistic girls, women and gender diverse individuals: https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/
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Raising Children Network: The Raising Children Network is an Australian government-funded website that provides evidence-based information and resources for parents of children of all ages. They offer articles, videos, and interactive tools on topics related to parenting, including autism. https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism
More helpful websites coming soon...
Books
For older readers (including parents)
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The Year I Met My Brain by Matilda Boseley
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The ADHD Brain Buddy by Matilda Boseley
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Raising an ADHD Child by Fin O’Regan and Zoe Beezer
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Is This Autism? A guide for clinicians and everyone else by Donna Henderson, James White and Sarah Wayland
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Unmasking Autism, by Dr Devon Price
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Late Bloomer: How an autism diagnosis changed my life by Clem Bastow
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Different, Not Less, by Chloe Hayden
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Supporting Autistic Girls & Gender Diverse Youth by Yellow Ladybugs
For younger readers
Novels that have neurodivergent characters (both overtly discussed and 'coded' - traits but diagnosis not clear in the book) - with many being written by neurodivergent authors:
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A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll
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Geek Girl by Holly Smale
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A Different Sort of Normal by Abigail Balfe
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Can You See Me? by Libby Scott & Rebecca Westcott
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
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The Real Boy by Anne Ursu
Non-Fiction for younger readers:
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So, You’re Autistic by Yellow Ladybugs
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The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A practical handbook for autistic teens and tweens by Yenn Purkis and Tanya Masterman
Picture Books
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My Brain is a Race Car by Nell Harris
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Wonderfully Wired Brains by Louise Gooding and Ruth Burrows
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Some Brains by Nelly Thomas
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The Brain Forest by Sandhya Menon