About this Event
It is estimated that one in seven people in the UK have some form of neurodiversity.
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term with a broad range of experiences. Understanding of what it means to be neurodiverse is constantly expanding and developing
The Royal College of Nursing defines neurodiversity as, “the term for when someone's brain processes, learns, and/or behaves differently from what is considered ‘typical’”.
People with neurodiversity are more likely to experience discrimination in the workplace, neurodiverse young people are over-represented in the youth justice system and un-recognised neurodiversity has been shown to increase the risk of substance use issues.
Conversely, neurodiversity has been shown to be widespread in professions such as the media and technology, with features such as hyperfocus regularly referenced. With the proliferation of celebrities and high-profile people now identifying as neurodiverse, such as Greta Thunberg, Fern Brady & Billie Eilish, the benefits of being neurodiverse in areas such as leadership and innovation are well documented.
This edition of the Addictions Plus Network Event aims to shed light on the organisations working with and supporting people in the Leeds area experiencing neurodiversity.
Speakers
Introduction by Chloe Regan of Forward Leeds
Chloe is a recovery coordinator for the Focused Intervention Team (Way Through, Forward Leeds). Prior to working at Forward Leeds Chloe worked in management for a charity that supports people with learning disabilities and neurodiverse conditions. Chloe is neurodivergent herself and has a strong interest in the link between neurodivergence and drug & alcohol use.
Charlie Rivers of People in Action
Charlie is the registered manager at People in Action. Charlie manages People Action’s one-to-one support service, which supports around 90 learning-disabled and autistic members each week. People in Action empower and support members with independent living skills, socialising, and building connections in their community. Charlie has been with the People in Action charity for 10 years and he is also the lead safeguarding officer.
ADHD Services @ Leeds and York Partnership Foundation Trust.
The Leeds Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) operate two separate treatment pathways, one offering Medic*tion and one offering non-pharmacological interventions.
The Medic*tion pathway is staffed by a combination of psychiatrists and mental health nurses, and the non-pharmacological pathway is staffed by occupational therapists.
Who should attend the event?
Anyone with an interest in neurodiversity, learning disability or neurological issues.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St Chads Parish Centre, Otley Road, Leeds, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
