Resources for Neurodiversity & Student Burnout Support
School-Based Support
-
School Counselors: For stress, burnout, academic overload, emotional support, and accommodations.
-
School Psychologist: For learning evaluations, neurodiversity concerns (ADHD, dyslexia, etc.), and coping strategies.
-
Special Education/504 Coordinator: For accommodations like extended time, reduced workload, seating needs, and sensory supports.
-
Trusted Teachers: Many students feel most comfortable talking to a teacher they know well.
Community & Local Resources
-
Local Mental Health Centers: Usually offer therapy, burnout counseling, and ADHD/learning support services.
-
Youth Health Clinics: Provide mental health check-ins for stress, anxiety, and executive functioning.
-
Boys & Girls Clubs / YMCA: Often offer wellness programs, homework help, and stress-relief activities.
National Hotlines (Free & Confidential)
Click on the links for support and information!
Crisis / Emotional Support
-
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 24/7 support for anyone feeling overwhelmed.
-
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for immediate mental health support.
-
Teen Line: Text "TEEN" to 839863 or call (800) 852-8336 to talk with trained teens.
Neurodiversity & Learning Support
-
CHADD (ADHD support): Education, webinars, parent/student tools.
-
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): Support, rights, and resources for autistic individuals.
-
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA): Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia info.
Online Resources
Click on the links for support and information!
Neurodiversity Education & Tools
-
Understood.org: Best for ADHD, dyslexia, executive functioning, school burnout tips.
-
ADDitude Magazine: Strategies for focus, emotional regulation, and student life.
-
The Mighty: Stories and resources from neurodivergent communities.
Burnout & Stress Management
-
Calm Classroom / Mindful Schools: Free mindfulness techniques for students.
-
JED Foundation: Student mental health, stress management, and school transition support.
-
NAMI Teens & Young Adults: Tools on anxiety, stress, and how to get help.
