Navigating Late Diagnosis for Adhd & Autism

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Explore why so many adults are only now discovering their Autism or ADHD, and what that means for identity and wellbeing. Followed by Q&A. Why are so many people reaching adulthood before their Autism or ADHD is recognised? And what happened to the "lost generation" of people over 40 who never received a diagnosis at all? For many adults, a late diagnosis can be both validating and overwhelming – finally explaining experiences that have felt confusing for years, while also prompting a re-evaluation of identity, relationships, education, career, and the past itself. In this insightful, evidence-informed workshop, Dr Emilie Moorhead explores the science and lived experience of late diagnosis, drawing on current research to unpack why so many people are missed, and what happens when they finally discover their neurodivergent identity. We'll look at why Autism and ADHD can go unrecognised or misdiagnosed – including differences in presentation, gender differences, masking, and the sophisticated coping strategies people build without realising it. Finally, we’ll explore the hidden cost of all that masking: years of adapting to a world built for neurotypical minds, and how that can quietly lead to exhaustion, burnout and real difficulty regulating emotion. Understand why Autism and ADHD are so often missed or misdiagnosed in adulthood Explore the impact of masking, and the hidden cost of years spent compensating Discover what current research reveals about the "lost generation" of undiagnosed adults Learn practical ways to support neurodivergent people, and yourself, to thrive Dr Emilie Moorhead (DClinPsych, CPsychol, BSc) is a Clinical Psychologist with nearly two decades of clinical experience working with Neurodivergent people. She is a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Dr Moorhead runs her own successful Psychology practice, This Is Me Psychology, which specialises in supporting Neurodivergent people to gain the best possible understanding of themselves. She adopts a neuro-affirming approach, helping Neurodivergent people to recognise the strengths and values that they have to enable them to embrace their full potential. She strongly believes that everybody should be able to access Neurodivergent support in a proactive and preventative manner, without needing to reach crisis point first. Dr Moorhead has also worked in a range of NHS and private mental health services, including Clinical Lead at two specialist Neurodiversity Services. She works with individuals across the lifespan. She is a guest lecturer on a number of University courses, specialising in Neurodivergent conditions and post-diagnostic support. ⭐ Seed Talks have done an incredible job at making insanely cool topics easily digestible and enjoyable to learn about for ones self improvement. It's like Ted Talks, but cooler? And more accessible! - Eva W ⭐ I've attended a few of your talks over the past few months and have absolutely loved them so first of all thank you so much for bringing joy and understanding to the world of neuroscience. - Joe F