SUPPORT DIRECTORY / UPGRADE REQUIRED: EMPATHY
Punk Society documents friction; clinicians handle diagnosis and treatment. Use these directories to signpost readers to reputable organisations, NHS-approved pathways, and neurodivergent creators mixing lived experience with research citations.
We are not medical professionals. If you or someone you know needs urgent help, contact local emergency services (999 UK), NHS 111, Samaritans (116 123), or your country’s crisis line immediately. These directories are for ongoing support, not emergency care.
Every recommendation below links straight to the organisation or creator. Always read their guidance directly so advice stays accurate, trauma-informed, and up to date.
Source files live in research/nd-organisations.md and
research/nd-creators.md. Keep them current before editing this page.
Professional pathways
Signpost to clinically grounded services when people need diagnosis, occupational support, or policy guidance. Verify eligibility (NHS, local authority, private) before sending referrals.
| Organisation | Region | Focus | What they provide | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADHD UK | UK-wide | Adult & child ADHD support | Helplines, Right to Choose guides, GP letters. | adhduk.co.uk |
| ADHD Foundation | UK & Ireland | ADHD education + mental health | Assessments, training for schools/employers, webinars. | adhdfoundation.org.uk |
| Psychiatry-UK | UK (NHS Right to Choose) | Consultant psychiatry assessments | Remote ADHD/autism/OCD diagnosis + shared care. | psychiatry-uk.com |
| National Autistic Society | UK | Autism services + advocacy | Helpline, diagnostic directories, education/employment support. | autism.org.uk |
| Autistica | UK | Autistic-led research | Policy briefs, sensory research, participation panels. | autistica.org.uk |
| Dyspraxia Foundation | UK | Developmental Coordination Disorder | Helpline, practitioner network, education/work resources. | dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk |
| British Dyslexia Association | UK | Dyslexia + co-occurring differences | Assessments, employer guidance, teacher training. | bdadyslexia.org.uk |
| Dyscalculia Network | UK / EU | Dyscalculia awareness | Specialist tutor directory, screening info, educator CPD. | dyscalculianetwork.com |
| Dyslexia Scotland | Scotland | Dyslexia support | Advice line, assessment fund, employer training. | dyslexiascotland.org.uk |
| PDA Society | UK | Persistent Demand Avoidance profile | Support line, practitioner training, diagnostic signposting. | pdasociety.org.uk |
| Tourette’s Action | UK | Tourette syndrome | Clinic directory, peer support, research grants. | tourettes-action.org.uk |
| ADHD Aware | UK (national online groups) | Peer support | Facilitated groups, clinician signposting, workplace resources. | adhdaware.org.uk |
| Understood.org | US / global | Learning & thinking differences | Caregiver guides, educator training, workplace inclusion. | understood.org |
| CHADD | US | ADHD advocacy + education | Professional directory, policy updates, support groups. | chadd.org |
| ADDitude Magazine | US / global | Evidence-backed journalism | Expert Q&As, clinic finder, webinars. | additudemag.com |
| Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) | US / global | Autistic self-advocacy | Toolkits, policy briefs, healthcare guides. | autisticadvocacy.org |
Lived experience
Pair clinical references with ND voices so policy, copy, and campaigns land with authenticity. Credit creators whenever you quote them and follow their licensing terms.
Evidence-backed executive function strategies and scripts.
Autistic + ADHD social psychologist explaining masking and monotropism.
Deep dives on PDA, sensory regulation, autistic burnout.
Intersectional ADHD advocacy highlighting racial justice and executive dysfunction.
Autistic-led education collective covering masking harm and sensory design.
Practical ADHD/autistic classroom accommodations + universal design tips.
Autistic journalism collective with cited explainers on healthcare and policy.
Clinician-backed podcast + charity translating NICE guidance into daily language.
Workplace inclusion frameworks from an autistic + ADHD consultant.
Illustrated explainers demystifying executive dysfunction with citations.
Intersectional autistic-led organisation focusing on gender and trauma-aware care.
Community for Black women & nonbinary people navigating ADHD access gaps.
The Living with a Punk guide translates this research into daily-life support for neurotypical partners, housemates, and family—complete with ally scripts, meltdown planning, and environmental design ideas.
Share your friction story, read the manifesto, or bring Cognify inside your org. Pair every anecdote with citations so we keep the movement credible.