Last verified 2026-05-17. Free directory, active and growing.
Stanford Neurodiversity Resource Database (NDRD)
A free, community-built directory of resources for neurodivergent people and their families — covering mental health, employment, schools, recreation, and more. Built by the Stanford Neurodiversity Project (part of Stanford Medicine), with entries reviewed for quality.
If you are autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, have a learning difference, or support someone who is, this is a good first place to look when you need a service, program, or community — without wading through random Google results.
Who it's for
- Neurodivergent adults, teens, and kids
- Parents, caregivers, partners, teachers, employers
- Anyone in the US — not just California or Stanford-affiliated
- No diagnosis paperwork required to browse
What you'll find
Pick a category and browse. As of May 2026, these are live or in progress:
- Mental Health & Wellness — therapists, peer support, crisis lines
- Employment — neurodiversity-friendly employers, job coaching
- Higher Education & Vocational Training — college support programs
- K-12 Education — school programs and accommodations help
- Health & Wellness — primary care, OT/PT, specialists
- Recreation — camps, sports leagues, social groups
- Community Networking — peer groups (rolling out)
- Financial Services — ABLE accounts, benefits help (coming)
- Legal Services — disability rights, IEP advocacy (coming)
- Housing — supportive housing options (links out to Together for Choice)
Some categories are still being filled in — if you don't see what you need, check back, or try the cross-link partners listed inside each category.
[Source: med.stanford.edu/neurodiversity/ndrd.html (accessed 2026-05-17)]
How to use it
- Go to stanfordndrd.org (the new home of the database) or the original page at med.stanford.edu/neurodiversity/ndrd.html.
- Click the category you need.
- Browse listings. Each one has a description, contact info, and (where evaluated) a quality note.
- Contact the resource directly — Stanford does not refer you or hold a waitlist; you reach out yourself.
There's no login, no fee, and no eligibility screening to view entries.
How to contribute
If you know a good resource that isn't listed, the site has contributor forms on each category page. This is how the database grows — peer-built, not top-down.
What this is NOT
- Not a clinic. Stanford does not provide treatment through the NDRD. It's a directory, not a service.
- Not California-only. Listings are nationwide; check each entry's service area.
- Not a crisis line. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
Other Stanford neurodiversity programs (separate from the database)
If you ended up here looking for Stanford's youth programs rather than the directory:
- SNP-REACH 2026 — summer camp blending neurodiversity lectures with design-thinking projects. Virtual or in-person at Stanford. Application + tuition required.
- SNP-BRIDGE 2026 — two-week summer program for college-bound and early-college students focused on neurodiversity advocacy.
These are paid educational programs, not the free resource database. See stanfordneurodiversityproject.stanford.edu for current dates and application links.
[Source: stanfordneurodiversityproject.stanford.edu (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Where to get help using it
- Stanford Neurodiversity Project main page: med.stanford.edu/neurodiversity.html
- New database home: stanfordndrd.org
- Each category page has a "Get Help" link and a feedback form if a listing is broken or out of date.