LinkedIn Live: ADHD, Not Just For Boys | Vanessa Vallely OBE
Description
This panel discussion, hosted by Vanessa Vallely OBE brings together experts and lived experience on the topic of ADHD in Women.
In this session Vanessa is joined by Dr Nancy Doyle, Founder, Genius Within and Co-Director Centre for Neurodiversity at Work; Kate Omonigho Pearson, Head of Partnership Development at Genius Within CIC; Samantha Hiew PhD, Founder of ADHD Girls; and Akua Opong, Neurodiversity & Mental Health Advocate.
We discussed what ADHD is, how it is diagnosed, the stereotypes around ADHD, the diagnosis of women in midlife, how to be inclusive of neurodiverse individuals and tips for those who are newly diagnosed. We will also hear from Sam who is the founder of ADHD girls to find out more about her community, ADHD Girls. This session also covered the lived experiences and diagnosis stories of the entire panel who are all neurodiverse.
https://youtu.be/sH14VG6KV9g