Schedule and Participants

wdt_ID	UK Time	Subject	Title & Contributor	Speaker (s)	Title	Bio
1	13:00	Conference Introduction	Conference Introduction - Henry Shelford (Chairperson and Co-Founder ADHD UK)	Henry Shelford	Chairperson and Co-founder of ADHD UK	Henry was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. He founded ADHD UK after seeing the need for more support and understanding for people with ADHD. He was previously Chairperson and CEO of SarcoidosisUK where he built the charity from near nothing to becoming a global leader for Sarcoidosis support, information and research. In March 2021 Henry was made a Point of Light by the Prime Minister for his work helping people with Sarcoidosis during the pandemic.
2	13:10	Interview with Meg McHugh (TikTok ADHD presenter and radio host)	Interview with Meg McHugh, TikTok ADHD presenter and radio host We discuss with Meg some of her most popular TikTok videos (which often have more than 1.5 million views)	Meg McHugh	Late Night Network Presenter - Bauer Hits Radio & TikTok host	Meg is a Glasgow based presenter with a career and background in voice acting and multimedia. Her career expands over several industries including radio, as a presenter for ‘Hits Chilled’ across the Scottish Bauer Network, being a Voice Over artist for clients such as The Scottish Rugby Union and The Open Championship, DJing in several clubs across Glasgow and Stirling, running her own podcast called ‘McHugh Corner’, and having a significant following on TikTok where she talks about ADHD. TikTok presenter about ADHD, with over 57k followers: Meg McHugh tiktok
3	13:40	A Day with Hannah and Doodle - animated video about ADHD	A Day with Hannah and Doodle - animated video about ADHD & an interview with its creators Alexander Matla, Aanya Agarwal, Del Castillo Liana Sagon The film is an observation of ADHD in children and how it manifests itself from the perspective of a child. It follows Hannah as she forgets the task at hand and gets distracted into a self-made fantastical world with her imaginary friend Doodle. It provides an insight into a day in the life of a girl with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder).	Alexander Matla, Aanya Agarwal and Del Castillo Liana Sagon.		Alexander Matla Raised and lived in southeast Asia for over twenty years and recently graduated from LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore with a bachelor’s degree in 3D Animation. I have Dyslexia, as well as loved ones with ADHD. It was a great pleasure to work alongside my peers on a project close to all our hearts, taking up the challenge of creating a piece both visually enjoyable and with a deeper expression of Neurodiversity. Aanya Agarwal Aanya is a writer and storyteller at heart. She strives to bring forward stories, unheard and unseen, to the audiences. Besides that, she loves dogs and a good game of golf. Del Castillo Liana Sagon An avid lover of animated films and games since young, Liana is a creative mind who enjoys giving life and emotion to concepts through the use of art and storytelling to paint a scene. In the production of this film, she has taken up the responsibility of creative direction in terms of visuals and character design choices, and communicating these choices with her group mates and ensuring that visuals line up with the story vision.
4	14:00	HLP, an ADHD support app	An ADHD support app - Rutger den Hollander (Psychiatry UK) A new approach to supporting treatment: Psychiatry-UK and Rutger have teamed up to create a very special app.	Rutger den Hollander		Rutger den Hollander used his own challenges with navigating life as a person with autism and ADHD to help people with ADHD in the Netherlands. He has now teamed up with Psychiatry-UK and is putting the finishing touches on a new, groundbreaking app that has been designed and made to support people in the UK to develop habits and strategies to improve their lives.
6	15:00	Recruitment to Retention: EY’s Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence	Recruitment to Retention: EY’s Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence - Tammy Morris & Sam Tuckey (EY) EY will share their journey for creating a competitive edge in today's business and technology market utilising a largely untapped neurodiverse talent pool. Tammy and Sam will discuss their personal experiences building NCoE technology and innovation programmes in both Canada and the UK.	Tammy Morris & Sam Tuckey		Tammy Morris - EY Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence Network Leader, Canada Leading EY's Neurodiversity Centers of Excellence Network in Canada, by helping to build a talent team with the technical expertise and creativity to solve today's market issues. Building a greater sense of understanding within the workforce while leveraging the power of perspective and true inclusion. In one proud word...Ally. Sam Tuckey - EY Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence Market Activation Leads the market activation and commercial efforts of the UK Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence. Responsible for leading and supporting both internal and external discussions on neurodiversity in general and EY’s service offering specifically. Strong interest in intersectionality in the workplace and what can be done to support inclusion for all.
7	16:00	Creating an inclusive workplace	ADHD Awareness and Inclusion in the Workplace - Aishwarya Srinivasan (Genius within) The presentation will provide an overview of workplace challenges and strengths for this neurominority, and workplace support and adjustments. It will also provide context on the current status of ADHD awareness and inclusion in India.	Aishwarya Srinivasan (Genius within)	Research Operations \| Social Science Researcher \| Neurodivergence Coach \| Science Communicator	Aishwarya Srinivasan is a PhD researcher in Organisational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London, and a coach with Genius Within. Aishwarya's research interests include neurodivergence and inclusive careers, coaching, and mental health and systemic support in the workplace. Previously, Aishwarya has worked as an independent neurodivergence coach as well as with organisations in India such as Guru-G Learning Labs, Daffodil Health, and One Future Collective, to inform mental health research and communication.
8	16:30	ADHD and Technology	ADHD & Technology - Neil Milliken (Atos) & Michael Vermeersch (Microsoft) Technology helps a lot ... but how can people with ADHD avoid getting overwhelmed by the number of stimuli that we get	Neil Milliken (Atos) \| Michael Vermeersch (Microsoft)	Global Head of Accessibility, Atos \| Accessibility Go To Market Manager, Microsoft	Neil Milliken, Global Head of Accessibility, Atos Neil's role is to help make the world a better place by delivering better technology for Atos' customers and staff, embedding inclusive practice into the Business As Usual Processes of organisations with thousands of employees and turnovers numbering in billions. Balancing the needs of business and managing stakeholders at every level of the enterprise to ensure systems are designed and delivered to be accessible to all and as usable as possible. He delivers both strategy and services working with a wide range of clients internally and externally helping them to develop policies, processes and technology solutions to meet the needs of their staff and customers. These clients include: BBC, Department of Health, Ministry of Justice, Insolvency Service, and NHS. He is the Atos representative on the Business Disability Forum Technology Task Force and has successfully instigated the adoption of and implemented the Accessible Technology charter. Michael Vermeersch, Accessibility Go To Market Manager, Microsoft Michael brings Digital Transformation via his passion for Diversity & Inclusion. His Digital Inclusion focus enables customers across industry sectors to benefit from broader, compelling customer and supplier engagement, increased productivity and appealing innovations. He also chairs Microsoft UK's Disability Employee Resource Group and have been invited to 10 Downing Street to present his views on bringing disabled talent into work. He is regularly invited to speak globally on Diversity and Inclusion events both within Microsoft and customer/partner events. Recently, he received Microsoft's highest Platinum Club award for his work in disability inclusion.
9	17:30	Piff in a Puffle. Childrens's book, read by its author, Sarah Lavelle	“Piff in a Puffle". Childrens's book, read by its author, Sarah Lavelle A fun and playful picture book that celebrates neurodiversity in a tale about a young pufferfish’s attempt to find a circus act that is right for her.	Sarah Lavelle	Author	Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, Sarah didn’t see herself reflected in the characters of the books she read. After her late diagnosis she was finally able to grapple with her feelings of being misunderstood that followed her throughout her life. She’s delighted that she has the chance to be part of the world-wide movement to create more inclusive books that reflect our wonderfully neurodiverse society. She hopes her debut picture book “Piff in a Puffle” will open conversations about ADHD amongst adults and children alike. Alongside her writing, she volunteers with ADHD Embrace, a charity supporting parents and adults who live and work with kids and teens with ADHD. Link to buy the Book
10	17:45	Neurodiversity and Healthcare — Improving Accessibility and Inclusivity	Neurodiversity & Healthcare: Improving Accessibility & Inclusivity - Maddi Needham (Couch Health) When clinical trials are undertaken, it is essential that they are representative and include a diverse range of participants. The presentation will focus on a piece of research that aims to improve clinical trial accessibility and inclusivity for neurodivergent people to ultimately improve their healthcare experiences.	Maddi Needham (Couch Health)	Senior Research Executive	Maddi is a Senior Research Executive at COUCH Health. COUCH Health are a creative health engagement agency who aim to make healthcare more accessible and inclusive. She is currently leading a project which aims to raise awareness of the disparities in healthcare services for neurodivergent people. Link to the Survey
11	18:00	ADHD and Money	ADHD & Money - Natalie Ledward (Monzo Bank) What Monzo is doing to help people with ADHD manage their money	Natalie Ledward (Monzo)	Head of Vulnerability, Access & Inclusion	Natalie works across vulnerability, accessibility and financial inclusion at Monzo. She became the winner of the first Which? Your Consumer Champion award in 2019 for her work to create a gambling block that protects vulnerable customers. She previously worked for Apple, specialising in training and ran events with charities and organisations on assistive technology. At Monzo, she uses her experience to develop ideas to reduce barriers and empower customers, in order to help Monzo with its mission to make money work for everyone.
12	18:30	Why it’s STILL all going wrong for ADHD Kids & how we can change it	Why it’s STILL all going wrong for ADHD Kids & how we can change it - Sarah Templeton (ADHD author, ADHD therapist and campaigner) Why Sarah wrote her first book "How not to murder your ADHD kid - Instead Learn to be Your Child’s Own ADHD Coach", her experience of working with ADHD offenders in young offender units and prisons and why she's written her second book "TEACHERS! How Not to Kill the Spirit in your ADHD Kids! Instead Understand their Brains and Turbo-Charge our Future Leaders & Winners"	Sarah Templeton	ADHD Author and ADHD Therapist	Sarah wrote the hit book ‘How NOT to Murder Your ADHD Kid – Instead Learn to be Your Child’s Own ADHD Coach’ released in 2021, as she realised the key to stopping ADHD adolescents becoming homeless, unemployed, on drugs and in prison was to educate the parents. If parents could recognise their kids getting into these sorts of issues very early on and change their child’s life path by pursuing an early diagnosis, medication and managing their ADHD properly from the start, the end result would mean the prisons, homeless hostels and rehabs would NOT be packed to the rafters with ADHD
13	19:00	An interview with Heston Blumenthal	An interview with Heston Blumenthal	Heston Blumenthal		Internationally famous for his award winning, 3 Michelin starred The Fat Duck in Berkshire, England, Heston Blumenthal is considered to be one of the best chefs of his generation. Although self-taught, he has pushed the boundaries of a traditional kitchen and completely changed the way people approach cooking. Through his dedication to creativity, science and precision, along with his relentless research into nostalgia and the history of British gastronomy, Heston has pioneered new techniques through multi-sensory cooking, flavour encapsulation and food pairing. He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Chemistry and The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts. He was awarded an O.B.E. by Her Majesty the Queen for his services to British Gastronomy.
14	19:45	An interview with Adrian Chiles	An interview with Adrian Chiles	Adrian Chiles		Television and Radio presenter
15	20:30	ADHD and Medication (including the Science of ADHD & Women)	ADHD and Medication - Lisa Mangel & Phil Anderton (ADHD 360)	Lisa Mangel & Phil Anderton (ADHD 360)	Clinical Director And Consultant Nurse at ADHD 360 Ltd \| Managing Director at ADHD 360	Lisa Mangel - Clinical Director And Consultant Nurse at ADHD 360 Ltd Lisa is a clinical expert in the assessment and treatment of neurodiverse conditions. She is a co-founder and clinical director of ADHD 360 Ltd, the UK’s largest provider of ADHD assessments and treatment serving both NHS and private patients. She is also the lead clinical educator in the ADHD 360 Academy, delivering courses for ADHD professionals to develop advanced understanding and treatments of neurodiversity. Lisa is ADHD 360’s Designated Safeguarding Lead. Lisa has been a champion and specialist advanced nurse practitioner in the development of treatment for ADHD in the UK for over 20 years working in both public and private sectors. She previously chaired the UK ADHD Nurse Network and has delivered lectures and workshops across UK and USA healthcare. As ADHD 360 clinical director she supervises and coaches new clinicians during their preceptorship and confirms individual safeguarding training and practice. Recently Lisa has clinically quality assured the emerging ADHD 360 process design for Autism, launching in Autumn 2022. She is at the forefront of designing medical interventions for ASD, something often overlooked across UK clinical settings. Phil Anderton - Managing Director at ADHD 360 Phil is an expert in the links between ADHD and crime. He is a passionate advocate for those suffering the impact of the ADHD condition. An interest developed as a serving police officer has led to speaking engagements across the world and his latest career success as co-founder and now managing director of ADHD 360 Ltd, the UK’s largest provider of ADHD assessments and treatment serving both NHS and private patients. He is currently finalising the launch in October of the ADHD 360 autism service, responding to the needs and wishes of the 6,000+ patients in his service. Phil’s latest initiatives includes the ADHD 360 Academy running CIPD accredited programmes for ADHD professionals to develop advanced understanding and treatments of neurodiversity. His passion for training started as an NPT/Centrex trainer and his talent was recognised on promotion to Director of Studies. He previously has advised UK and US prisons on achieving better outcomes for neurodiverse inmates and has, on many occasions, advised at UK ministerial level on neurodiversity and the CJS. Phil has a PhD in workforce performance enhancement and a M. Ed in adult education and evaluation. His book ‘The Tipping Point’ on ADHD and criminal justice has sold out worldwide.
17	21:30	Order & Anarchy working together - ASD & ADHD in Symbiosis	Order & Anarchy working together - ASD & ADHD in Symbiosis - Dr Khurram Sadiq, question moderator - Eleri Roberts The presentation is about the dynamics of Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD and how they co-exist, the challenges and its advantages. How they mask each other, protect each other and how it keeps a balance at times.	Dr Khurram Sadiq & Eleri Roberts	Khurram- Neurodevelopmental Psychiatrist ASD/ADHD	Dr Sadiq is a Neurodivergent Neurodevelopmental Psychiatrist working in London. He has many facets, he is a TEDx Speaker, public speaker, blogger, vlogger, teacher, mentor and a clinician. Eleri Roberts is an ADHD tiktoker and founder of Women Wired Differently: The ADHD Focus club Eleri Roberts tiktok
19	22:30		An interview with Tanya Bardsley
21	23:00	How to be successful in tertiary education	How to be successful in tertiary education - panel discussion Leeanna Kohn-Hardy (ADHD NZ), Erena Fussell (Te Pūkenga), Natalie Mathews, (Massey University), Sara Williams (Tertiary Education Commission) - some of the challenges from staff and learners with ADHD in tertiary education - enablers that have been put in place to support learners with ADHD - tools, for staff within tertiary education organisations, to learn more about ADHD and strategies to provide more support to learners with ADHD.	Leeanna Kohn-Hardy \| Erena Fussell \| Natalie Mathews \| Sara Williams	Moderator - ADHD NZ \| Learning Advisor, Te Pūkenga \| Lecturer, Massey University \| Principal Advisor, Tertiary Education Commission \|	Leanna Kohn-Hardy, ADHZ NZ Strategic Projects. Responsible for the development through to implementation of projects and digital strategies that grow the strength of their +50,000 community seeking support for the one-in-20 Kiwis who have ADHD in NZ. Erena Fussell, Learning Advisor, Te Pūkenga Strategic provision of seamless information and learning advice and support to students that meets their needs and enhances their learning experiences. Sara Williams, Principal Advisor, Tertiary Education Commission Sara's current work focuses on improving outcomes for disabled and neurodivergent learners, and other often-overlooked equity groups, alongside championing the wider work of the team in implementing the learner success framework in the tertiary system.
25	0:00	ADHD & Sport	ADHD & Sport - panel discussion Darrin Bull (ADHD NZ), Matthew Bull (ADHD NZ Basketball Programme), Raewyn Heays (ADHD NZ) - how an ADHD basketball programme is different to other basketball programmes - how this helps children with ADHD, and - what does success look like for participants and their parents	Darrin Bull, Matthew Bull, Raewyn Heays		Darrin Bull (Chairperson of ADHD NZ Board) Matthew Bull (Coach, ADHD NZ Basketball Programme) Raewyn Heays (Chairperson of ADHD NZ Board, ADHD NZ)
26	1:00	Success through schooling [helping kids to learn ... and how to change the education system]	Success through schooling [helping kids to learn ... and how to change the education system] - panel discussion Darrin Bull (ADHD NZ), Jenny Tebbutt (Raising Achievement), Tracey Rountree (Everyday with ADHD parenting course) - behavioural characteristics of children with ADHD can impact their learning - taking a multi-modal treatment approach to ADHD - and hear from parents of children with ADHD who have used this approach	Darrin Bull, Jenny Tebbutt, Tracey Rountree	Panel discussion	Darrin Bull, Moderator, Chairperson of ADHD NZ Board Responsible for the instigation, development, and oversight of the implementation of ADHD NZ's strategic direction. Jenny Tebbutt, Founder and CEO, Raising Achievement Supporting schools raise achievement with at risk students Tracey Rountree Facilitator, Everyday with ADHD parenting course
29	2:00	The New Zealand perspective on ADHD	The New Zealand perspective on ADHD - panel discussion Darrin Bull (ADHD NZ), Dr Sarah Watson (Totally Psyched), Suzanne Cookson (ADHD NZ) - the state of ADHD in New Zealand - challenges for our ADHD community, and - what we're doing to mitigate the challenges and support our community	Darrin Bull	Panel discussion	Darrin Bull, Moderator, Chairperson of ADHD NZ Board Responsible for the instigation, development, and oversight of the implementation of ADHD NZ's strategic direction. Dr Sarah Watson, Director and Clinical Psychologist, Totally Psyched" Suzanne Cookson CEO, ADHD NZ Advocating for change that allows the ADHD community to thrive. We have an exciting five year strategy to deliver with a focus on supporting children and adults to reach their full potential.
32	3:00	The importance of coaching	The importance of coaching - panel session Darrin Bull (ADHD NZ), Alex Campbell (ADHD Coach, Therapist and Speaker), Anna Redgrave (ADHD Coach and Counsellor) - the importance of coaching and what it can do - what's happening internationally, and - what's happening in New Zealand.
33	4:00	Google - buliding a community where everyone can belong	Google - Building a community where everyone can belong - Roman Matla & Dr Bonnie Zhang (Google) Identifying the need and benefits of supporting neurodiversity in the workplace & the steps Google has taken to provide more support to their neurodivergent employees	Roman Matla & Dr Bonnie Zhang		Roman Matla - Director, Asia Pacific - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Google Dr Bonnie Zhang is a security engineer at Google Sydney, and was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Bonnie started an Asia-Pacific chapter of a support group for employees with ADHD, and believes that neurodiversity can be a strength in the workplace.
35	5:00	ADHD NZ. To be Announced.	Life stories of people with ADHD
36	6:00	ADHD in South Africa	An overview of ADHD in South Africa - Professor Renata Schoeman and Claire Tobin (Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation, South Africa) South Africa continues to face a high level of inequality and poverty which leads to an increased risk for mental health conditions and limited access to healthcare services. Approximately 1 in 6 children will live with a mental health condition at any given time in South Africa. Of these, only 25% will receive the necessary treatment. The Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation is a non-profit organisation which offers free ADHD and mental health screening and early intervention services for children from underprivileged communities – assisting them and their families get the necessary support to help them reach their full potential. Book reading: “All of these things are important to me” The protagonist, “Zee” – is a truly South African “Goldilocks”. This book aims to increase awareness and educate communities about ADHD (and related mental health disorders) and to destigmatise the disorder and its treatment. Written in English, the story, depicting a day in the life of a typical ADHD child, has been translated into Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu, and Sesotho to afford as many children as possible the opportunity to read or hear it in their mother tongue so that they will understand it and know they are understood.	Prof. Renata Schoeman & Claire Tobin		Prof Renata Schoeman is a general psychiatrist from Cape Town, South Africa. She is also the head of the MBA in Healthcare Leadership at the Stellenbosch Business School. She serves on the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Mental Health, and on the advisory boards of various pharmaceutical companies. She is the convenor of the South African Society of Psychiatrist Special Interest Group for ADHD, and co-founder of the Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation. She was honoured as a Mental Health Hero by the Discovery Foundation during 2019, as well as by Welum in 2021. Most recently she received the Prestige award for Psychiatrist of the Year 2022/2023. Claire Tobin is a psychometrist, with a passion for the upliftment of underprivileged communities and advocacy for mental health disorders. She is currently working for The Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation, where her focus is screening for ADHD and other mental health barriers. She is currently enrolled in a a postgraduate diploma in Leadership Development for NPOs program through the Stellenbosch Business School.
37	7:00	Diagnosis in the UK	Diagnosis in the UK - Phil Anderton (ADHD 360)	Phil Anderton (ADHD 360)	Managing Director at ADHD 360	Phil Anderton - Managing Director at ADHD 360 Phil is an expert in the links between ADHD and crime. He is a passionate advocate for those suffering the impact of the ADHD condition. An interest developed as a serving police officer has led to speaking engagements across the world and his latest career success as co-founder and now managing director of ADHD 360 Ltd, the UK’s largest provider of ADHD assessments and treatment serving both NHS and private patients. He is currently finalising the launch in October of the ADHD 360 autism service, responding to the needs and wishes of the 6,000+ patients in his service. Phil’s latest initiatives includes the ADHD 360 Academy running CIPD accredited programmes for ADHD professionals to develop advanced understanding and treatments of neurodiversity. His passion for training started as an NPT/Centrex trainer and his talent was recognised on promotion to Director of Studies. He previously has advised UK and US prisons on achieving better outcomes for neurodiverse inmates and has, on many occasions, advised at UK ministerial level on neurodiversity and the CJS. Phil has a PhD in workforce performance enhancement and a M. Ed in adult education and evaluation. His book ‘The Tipping Point’ on ADHD and criminal justice has sold out worldwide. .
38	8:00	ADHD and the Criminal Justice System (Panel discussion)	ADHD and the Criminal Justice System - panel discussion William Scrimshire (Communicourt Ltd), Mary Prior KC (Barrister), Allison Woodhead (Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust), Michelle White (Teeside University) The discussion will focus on how the impact of ADHD and misunderstanding ADHD can have substantial impacts on court outcomes - for example potentially resulting in a defendant’s evidence to be considered unreliable, which in turn can have devastating consequences for the result. This will in part talk to how ADHD affects executive functions, how people with ADHD can struggle to recall past events and/or their order, and the impact that ADHD differences can have on perceptions of others (notably juries and judges).	William Scrimshire \| Mary Prior KC \| Allison Woodhead \| Michelle White \|	Managing Director, Communicourt Ltd \| Barrister \| Clinical Lead for Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Developmental Disorders) - Offender Health \| PhD student and part-time law lecturer	William Scrimshire Managing Director, Communicourt Ltd William has always had a passion for working with people. He started his career in schools and trained to be a teacher which he enjoyed greatly. In recent years, he has been working as part of the leadership team at Communicourt, developing the service and enabling growth as demand has increased. Mary Prior KC Barrister, The 36 Group Criminal QC with especial expertise in questioning and representation of the most vulnerable members of society. Particular focus on those on the autism spectrum, with ADHD and with personality disorders. Instructed in homicide, especially involving the death of a child or spouse, serious sexual offences, child sexual exploitation, organised crime groups involving firearms and drugs. Advocacy trainer, lecturer in all aspects of law, RASSO trainer for the Midland Circuit, vulnerable witness advocacy trainer. Co-chair of the Leicestershire Schools Courts Competition. Co-chair of Women in Criminal Law - Midlands. Chair of the Midland Circuit Social Mobility Programme. Visiting Professional Fellow Aston University. Allison Woodhead Clinical Lead for Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Developmental Disorders) - Offender Health, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Allison over sees neurodiversity pathway for 8 prisons and has a practitioner in each assessing and treating. They offer a neurodiversity service focused on developing coping strategies and safe and well plans for men with autism, learning disabilities and/or ADHD. Medication and treatment for ADHD is one part of a much wider pathway of psychosocial support and system wide support for prisons focused on increasing awareness and offering reasonable adjustments based on strengths and needs Michelle White PhD Student and Part-time Law Lecturer, Teeside University Michelle is currently a PhD student considering neurodivergence within criminal law and is currently writing an article regarding the phenomenon of confabulation and its impact on confession and witness evidence, which considers a number of conditions, including ADHD.
39	9:00	The benefits of coaching	The benefits of coaching - Panel discussion Kim To (ADHD coach), Lex Harvey-Bryn (Neurodivergent Coach), Katie Friedman (ADHD Coach & trainer), Kaye Heyes (a Positive Psychology ADHD Coach), Natasha Hickling (ADHD Life Coach), Alex Campbell (ADHD coach & therapist) In particular how coaching differs for Adults, Children, University Students, people with dual diagnosis especially ADHD and Autism.			Kim To: Founder of www.ownyourflair.com and Certified ADHD coach Lex Harvey-Bryn: Neurodivergent Coach & Therapist Head of Training at Headstuff Katie Friedman: ADHD Coach, Coach trainer, TEDx Speaker, Director of Gold Mind Neurodiversity Ltd Kaye Heyes: a Positive Psychology ADHD Coach and Laughter Yoga leader Natasha Hickling: ADHD Life Coach for Adolescents, Families, Young Adults and Couples Alex Campbell: ADHD coach, therapist and speaker, mental health first aid instructor
40	10:00	ADHD & Nutrition	ADHD & Nutrition - Dr Jagdish Basra and Dr Camila Flores (Diverse Diagnostics) A scientific look at how good nutrition helps people with ADHD, and busting some of the myths around it	Dr Jagdish Basra and Dr Camila Flores	Medical Director Diverse Diagnostics Ltd and Clinical Manager Diverse Diagnostics Ltd	Dr Jagdish Basra, Medical Director at Diverse Diagnostics, is a fully qualified NHS CAMHS Consultant based in Glasgow, Scotland. She has experience working with a wide range of mental health conditions in children, such as ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and Autism. Dr Basra completed medical school in the UK at Leicester University and completed her Psychiatry Specialty training in Child and Adolescence in Scotland. She has been a consultant Child Behaviour Psychiatrist and Adolescent Psychiatrist since 2018 and a medical doctor for over 10 years. She is on the GMC Specialist Register and a member of the UK Royal College of Psychiatrists. She has a previous degree prior to medicine in B.Sc in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, Canada. ________________________________ Dr Camila Flores, Clinical Manager at Diverse Diagnostics, is a general physician from Peru. She completed medical school in Peru and has a master’s degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Glasgow, with a special interest in mental health. She has been working as a general physician in Peru since 2017 and moved to Scotland in 2020 to complete her MSc in Sports Medicine. She has been working at Diverse Diagnostics since 2021. In our marketplace: Adult ADHD Assessment Child ADHD Assessmnet
41	11:00	“From Burden to Talent” - How employers can make more profit from their employees with ADHD	“From Burden to Talent” - Coaching employees for employers. Hans van de Velde (Coach, Rotterdam, NL) Hans will share his knowledge as a coach, as well as his own life experience. - Integral and multidisciplinary coaching of employees for employers - Including the steps to become a neurodiversity aware employer. - Hans will also present the Practical Guide to find a coach, made by ADHD-Europe.	Hans van de Velde	Coach (Rotterdam, NL)	Hans is an entrepreneur and an employer himself. Hans’ first company was in legal-IT from 1989 till 1998. Hans has ADHD as well as dyslexia. Since 1998 employers his 2nd company, Equisto coaching bureau, to coach employees, amongst others those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and giftedness. Their approach is multidisciplinary and integral, with a focus on the talents of workers with these brain properties. As volunteer Hans is vice-president of ADHD Europe and chair of the Science Committee of the Dutch association for people with ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. European Coaching Guide
42	12:00	ADHD and Suicide	ADHD and Suicide Risk - Dr Seonaid Cleare (University of Glasgow) An overview of the research working being done at the University of Glasgow (and sponsored by ADHD UK) exploring the relationship between ADHD and suicide risk	Dr Seonaid Cleare	Research Associate, University of Glasgow	Dr Seonaid Cleare is a researcher within the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory (SBRL) at the University of Glasgow. She is involved in a range of studies which aim to increase our understanding of psychological and physiological processes associated with suicidal ideation and behaviour in the context of the Integrated Motivational–Volitional (IMV) Model of Suicidal Behaviour. Her own research focuses on factors which may provide individuals some protection from emotional distress and self-harm and suicide. Find a helpline
43	12:45	Conference Conclusion	Conference Close - Henry Shelford (Chairperson and Co-Founder ADHD UK)	Henry Shelford	Chairperson and Co-founder of ADHD UK	Henry was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. He founded ADHD UK after seeing the need for more support and understanding for people with ADHD. He was previously Chairperson and CEO of SarcoidosisUK where he built the charity from near nothing to becoming a global leader for Sarcoidosis support, information and research. In March 2021 Henry was made a Point of Light by the Prime Minister for his work helping people with Sarcoidosis during the pandemic
44	13:00	Conference closes