Speaker: Caroline Carrier
Description
Many adults with ADHD go years—sometimes decades—without a diagnosis, not because they don’t struggle, but because the criteria used to assess them weren’t written with adult experiences in mind.
What Gets Missed: Understanding ADHD Beyond the Diagnostic Criteria unpacks why so many adults fall through the cracks when seeking support. We explore how ADHD can present in ways that are easily misunderstood—especially in women, people of colour, and those who’ve learned to mask their difficulties. We also look at how outdated assumptions shape the way GPs, workplaces, and even individuals themselves recognise (or miss) the signs.
In this session, we’ll cover:
This talk is for neurodivergent individuals navigating the system and for the managers and allies who want to create workplaces that don’t wait for a label to offer support.
