Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurodevelopmental conditions /differences. We are delighted to be able to offer a variety of events for everyone.
Join us to celebrate different brains and build acceptance & understanding of ADHD in Ireland.
Our Neurodiversity Week Events Plan:
19th of March – 11am – 12pm
University Students
Topic: What is ADHD & more
More info and registration HERE
The talk by ADHD Ireland will present an overview of ADHD, identify the specific challenges of the condition at the college level and offer some tools and strategies that can help.
20th of March – 10am until 11am
Primary & Secondary Event
Topic: My ADHD – What is ADHD!
Learn what is ADHD, how far you can come as a Neurodivergent and that there is no barriers for anyone. All that and more will be included in a great presentation by ADHD Advocate, ADHD podcast host and Psychologist Lauren McBride.
This event is private as it’s designed for students of 5th & 6th primary schools and all secondary schools. The talk will take a maximum of 45min
( We are doing our best to reach out to all schools around the country so please check your emails and SPAM folders)
Abut Lauren,
Hi! My name is Lauren McBride. I am a 24-year-old psychologist and I run a mental health advocacy Instagram page called @herthoughtsandbrightcolours. I host the podcast “Let’s Chat ADHD” with ADHD Ireland and I’m so grateful to be a volunteer for such an amazing cause. Raising awareness about ADHD and also mental health is very important to me, so however I can, I’m there to help create an understanding of neurodivergent life as we know it. I’m also a total people person, and a huge dog lover too!
20th of March 7-9pm
Adults
Topic: The Lived Experience Of Women With ADHD (research results)
More info and registration HERE
This presentation is based on her Major Research Project, completed with IADT college Dun Laoghaire, with supervisor Marian McDonnell.
This Major Research Project examines the personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings of women with ADHD. The forum r/ADHD women, on Reddit.com, was used to look into anonymous accounts of women with ADHD. The women took to reddit to search for peer support, to ask questions, and to raise awareness about common issues as women, with ADHD.
Topics such as Emotional Dysregulation, Hormonal Issues, Grieving Post-Diagnosis, Gender Roles, and other common experiences are explored within this study. This study has focused on important discussion about the experiences of women, pertaining to ADHD, that are many times under studied, or less recognised in society as a whole.
About Lauren,
Hi! my name is Lauren McBride. I am a 24 year old psychologist and I run a mental health advocacy Instagram page called @herthoughtsandbrightcolours. I host the podcast “Let’s Chat ADHD” with ADHD Ireland and I’m so grateful to be a volunteer for such an amazing cause. Raising awareness about ADHD and also mental health is very important to me, so however I can, I’m there to help create an understanding of neurodivergent life as we know it. I’m also a total people person, and a huge dog lover too! Learn more about Lauren -> Instagram
There will be time for Q&A
The presentation won’t be recorded.
21st of March- 7-8pm
Adults/ Parents
Topic: Work
More info and registration please click HERE
Introduction to a new series of webinars with an Occupational Therapist Specialists – The Anchor
This free introductory webinar will cover the following topics:
- The role of Occupational Therapy in supporting you to manage work.
- The skill of organisation: building routines and effective to-do lists.
- Nurturing your foundations: The role of self-care in work including sleep, diet, exercise and rest.
And if you wish to attend further webinars in this series please, keep an eye on our Event Page, HERE.
All events are free of charge, there is an option for donation if you wish. Please, come over to celebrate our brains with us!
Please, be aware that the webinars and talks won’t be recorded.
05/03/2024 ADHD Ireland