A brand-new series of talks and workshops exploring fresh perspectives on ADHD, autism and relationships. Including speaker Q&As.
Building on last year’s sold-out event, the ADHD, Autism & Relationships Summit returns with a brand-new line-up of talks and workshops from leading experts.
Navigating relationships can be uniquely challenging for individuals with ADHD and autism in a world that often overlooks their needs. Struggles with social cues, impulse control, and emotional regulation can create barriers – but these shared experiences can also open doors to greater empathy, understanding, and growth in connections.
The ADHD, Autism, and Relationships Summit explores these overlapping and distinct experiences, providing a roadmap for building healthy relationships. From communication to masking, and navigating sex and intimacy, this summit offers a comprehensive guide to relationships with empathy and insight.
👭 Learn with likeminded people
🧬 Gain practical tools for navigating and nurturing stronger relationships
🎓 Learn from industry experts who have lived experience with ADHD or autism
👩🏫 A full day of online talks, workshops, and Q&As
Talks and workshops include:
- Communicating in Neurodivergent Relationships
- Masking's Effect on Relationships
- Navigating Sex & Intimacy
- Co-Regulation Between Neurodivergent People
- Q&A Sessions with Speakers
+ more to be announced
This online event is specifically designed for individuals with ADHD and autism, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment. We aim to create an uplifting and liberating community who have been previously overlooked or misunderstood.
Our Speakers:
Dr James Brown is an academic researcher and science communicator. James was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021. Subsequently, James co-founded and is Chair for the registered UK charity ADHDadultUK, set up the evidence-based online ADHD magazine focusmag.uk and is a co-founder and co-host of The ADHD Adults Podcast.
Sam Brown is 'Mrs AuDHD', a co-founder of the UK charity ADHDadultUK, and co-host of The ADHD Adults Podcast. Sam uses her personal experiences with ADHD and autism to help others navigate their own neurodivergent journeys. In addition to her charity work, Sam is an executive administrator and runs an online community for adults with ADHD.
Dr Felicity Sedgewick is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Education at the University of Bristol. She has worked with autistic and neurodivergent people for over a decade, particularly with autistic women and girls. Her research has focused on gender differences in autism, relationships, and mental health, as well as experiences in higher education. Her work is strongly participatory in design and aims to always reflect community priorities. She is the lead author of the books 'Autism and Masking' and 'Understanding Autistic Relationships Across the Lifespan'.
Dr Joanne Riordan is an Educational and Child Psychologist and previous school teacher. She utilises both her professional experience and her lived experience as a neurodivergent individual and parent to neurodivergent children, to support others to create neuro-affirming environments - where neurodivergent individuals can thrive.
Dr Tom Nicholson is a lecturer of mental health nursing and a speaker, trainer, and advocate for neurodiversity and ADHD. Diagnosed with ADHD in childhood, Tom uses his personal lived experience of ADHD alongside his clinical and academic background to give a multitude of perspectives to his work.
Seed Talks Testimonials
⭐ It was amazing. It was really detailed and sensitive to the subject matter and the audience. I thought you delivered it with the perfect tone - between serious, jovial, critical and informative. -A. N.
⭐ Seed Talks is not only very educational, it's very casual and social. The talks are great for complete beginners and experts. I appreciate that they host them in bars and social spaces, so you can go alone, on a date or in large groups. - Sophie
⭐ Seed Talks have done an incredible job at making insanely cool topics easily digestible and enjoyable to learn about for one's self improvement. It's like Ted Talks, but cooler? And more accessible! - Eva W
This is an 18+ event
If you need financial assistance, please email hello@seedtalks.co.uk
If you would like to submit a proposal to speak or exhibit at this event, please send an email to workwithus@seedtalks.co.uk
A brand-new series of talks and workshops exploring fresh perspectives on ADHD, autism and relationships. Including speaker Q&As.
Building on last year’s sold-out event, the ADHD, Autism & Relationships Summit returns with a brand-new line-up of talks and workshops from leading experts.
Navigating relationships can be uniquely challenging for individuals with ADHD and autism in a world that often overlooks their needs. Struggles with social cues, impulse control, and emotional regulation can create barriers – but these shared experiences can also open doors to greater empathy, understanding, and growth in connections.
The ADHD, Autism, and Relationships Summit explores these overlapping and distinct experiences, providing a roadmap for building healthy relationships. From communication to masking, and navigating sex and intimacy, this summit offers a comprehensive guide to relationships with empathy and insight.
👭 Learn with likeminded people
🧬 Gain practical tools for navigating and nurturing stronger relationships
🎓 Learn from industry experts who have lived experience with ADHD or autism
👩🏫 A full day of online talks, workshops, and Q&As
Talks and workshops include:
- Communicating in Neurodivergent Relationships
- Masking's Effect on Relationships
- Navigating Sex & Intimacy
- Co-Regulation Between Neurodivergent People
- Q&A Sessions with Speakers
+ more to be announced
This online event is specifically designed for individuals with ADHD and autism, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment. We aim to create an uplifting and liberating community who have been previously overlooked or misunderstood.
Our Speakers:
Dr James Brown is an academic researcher and science communicator. James was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021. Subsequently, James co-founded and is Chair for the registered UK charity ADHDadultUK, set up the evidence-based online ADHD magazine focusmag.uk and is a co-founder and co-host of The ADHD Adults Podcast.
Sam Brown is 'Mrs AuDHD', a co-founder of the UK charity ADHDadultUK, and co-host of The ADHD Adults Podcast. Sam uses her personal experiences with ADHD and autism to help others navigate their own neurodivergent journeys. In addition to her charity work, Sam is an executive administrator and runs an online community for adults with ADHD.
Dr Felicity Sedgewick is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Education at the University of Bristol. She has worked with autistic and neurodivergent people for over a decade, particularly with autistic women and girls. Her research has focused on gender differences in autism, relationships, and mental health, as well as experiences in higher education. Her work is strongly participatory in design and aims to always reflect community priorities. She is the lead author of the books 'Autism and Masking' and 'Understanding Autistic Relationships Across the Lifespan'.
Dr Joanne Riordan is an Educational and Child Psychologist and previous school teacher. She utilises both her professional experience and her lived experience as a neurodivergent individual and parent to neurodivergent children, to support others to create neuro-affirming environments - where neurodivergent individuals can thrive.
Dr Tom Nicholson is a lecturer of mental health nursing and a speaker, trainer, and advocate for neurodiversity and ADHD. Diagnosed with ADHD in childhood, Tom uses his personal lived experience of ADHD alongside his clinical and academic background to give a multitude of perspectives to his work.
Seed Talks Testimonials
⭐ It was amazing. It was really detailed and sensitive to the subject matter and the audience. I thought you delivered it with the perfect tone - between serious, jovial, critical and informative. -A. N.
⭐ Seed Talks is not only very educational, it's very casual and social. The talks are great for complete beginners and experts. I appreciate that they host them in bars and social spaces, so you can go alone, on a date or in large groups. - Sophie
⭐ Seed Talks have done an incredible job at making insanely cool topics easily digestible and enjoyable to learn about for one's self improvement. It's like Ted Talks, but cooler? And more accessible! - Eva W
This is an 18+ event
If you need financial assistance, please email hello@seedtalks.co.uk
If you would like to submit a proposal to speak or exhibit at this event, please send an email to workwithus@seedtalks.co.uk
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- 6 hours
- To be announced
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