With Neurodiversity Celebration Week sharing the same month as International Women’s Week, it is more important than ever for us to consider why there are more girls and women coming forward identifying as neurodiverse. Until relatively recently, diagnosis of differences such as Autism and ADHD were often seen in the ‘male’ domain. More research was done relating to boys and their behaviours, screening and diagnostic tools often had a male bias.

 

This results in many women and girls being underrepresented or mis-diagnosed. So, what can we do to bridge this inequality of knowledge and inequality of access?

 

Please join us for an exciting panel discussion where we will hear different perspectives and voices from neurodivergent women.

 

Specifically, we will explore:

• How autism and ADHD presents differently in women and girls

• The prevalence of autism and ADHD in women and girls

• Why women and girls are so often misdiagnosed

• The challenges of masking

• The barriers to diagnosis

• The benefits of having a diagnosis

• Which interventions and support are most beneficial

 

You will gain an awareness of how women and girls are impacted by autism and ADHD and learn about approaches, strategies and resources that can help overcome some of their challenges.

 

As this is a panel discussion, there will be lots of time for questions and interaction with you!

 

This is a free online event via Zoom.