Ressources
On this page, I share a selection of books and platforms that inspire me and/or may support you. This is not a mandatory reading list or another to-do list for your brain, but a place for recognition. Stories and spaces where you can discover that you are not alone, allowing you to explore your own unique user manual in all calmness.
Books
I deliberately do not include links to online retailers. Tip: If your local library doesn't have these books, you can always ask them to purchase a copy!
Waking the Tiger — Peter Levine
Helps you understand how your body responds to overwhelming stress and how to gently release that stored tension.
Anchored — Deb Dana
A very accessible guide to befriending your own nervous system and learning how to experience safety once again.
Is this autism? — Bianca Toeps & Els Blijd-Hoogewys
An incredibly relatable book about the hidden traits of autism, very helpful for late identification.
100+ Lifehacks voor een eenvoudiger leven met autisme — Peter Vermeulen
Packed with practical, non-judgmental tips to organize your daily life and energy balance more peacefully.
ADHD 2.0 — Edward Hallowell & John Ratey
Does not view ADHD as a defect, but as a brain with a fast Ferrari engine that simply needs the right user manual.
ADHD Alien — Pina
Short, incredibly relatable webcomics by illustrator Pina. A great read when your head is too full for a thick book, but you are looking for recognition of how an ADHD brain works.
Living with high sensitivity — Susan Marletta Hart
A down-to-earth classic on how to guard your own boundaries in a world that is often far too loud and too fast.
Links
As a therapist based in Flanders (Belgium), more specifically in the Flemish Brabant region, the organizations and platforms listed below are primarily focused on this area.
Neurodiversity Belgium
A platform led by neurodivergent adults, filled with articles, podcasts, and book recommendations about living with ASD, ADHD, or a combination of both.
A government-recognized home-support service (VAPH) providing specific, practical assistance at home within the Antwerp, Flemish Brabant, and Brussels regions.
Liga Autisme Vlaanderen
The Flemish umbrella organization for autism. They provide clear information, webinars, and an anonymous Autism Chat where you can freely type out your story from behind your screen if talking feels too overwhelming.
The Flemish knowledge and expertise center for ADHD, where you can find webinars, reliable information, and psycho-education.