Autistic young people and those with ADHD may experience distress in ways that are not always recognised or fully understood by the professionals and services supporting them. Experiences of overwhelm, shutdown and burnout can have important implications for mental health, everyday functioning and access to appropriate support.
Led by Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou, this half-day event will explore these experiences through current research and the perspectives of neurodivergent young people themselves. Participants will consider how a better understanding of lived experience can inform assessment, clinical formulation and more responsive approaches to support. The event aims to connect research, lived experience and professional practice, encouraging reflection on how services can better support neurodivergent young people and their families.