Autism, ADHD and neurodivergence - time for a different approach?

In this Lunch Plus talk, Gill Emerton from the hugely successful charity Matthews Hub will talk about a radical approach to the assessment of neurodivergent people, drawing from the latest research.

She will also talk about the real connection built through the charity and the impact on its staff and members.

Matthew’s Hub supports those who are diagnosed autistic and/or ADHD without a learning disability from age 13 upwards who live in Hull or East Riding. They also offer help to those waiting for a diagnostic assessment.

The staff are all neurodivergent and bring lived, academic and working experience to their roles.

The charity provides opportunities to socialise, peer mentorship, coaching, advice and support in relation to diagnosis, education, health, and employment.

This talk is part of Giroscope’s 2026 Lunch Plus series celebrating Radical Ideas. Real Connections.

For forty years, Giroscope has transformed long-term empty and run-down houses into safe, sustainable, and affordable homes, and built new ones, demonstrating how collective action can tackle the housing crisis from the ground up.

Beyond housing, Giroscope connects communities with policymakers, supports people into work, and creates spaces for social enterprise to thrive.

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Radical ideas. Real connections.

Info: A tasty vegetarian lunch is provided by Kitchen 23. Please let us know any dietary requirements when booking

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Matthews Community Enterprise Centre, 345 Anlaby Road, Kingston Upon Hull, United Kingdom

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