The AuDHD Online Summit 2026
Saturday 21 February and Sunday 22 February: 9 am – 1 pm
We are pleased to announce an online AuDHD Summit for general public, professionals, patients and carers.
This two half-day virtual event bringing together:
– ADHD and Autism specialists
– Clinicians working with neurodivergent adults
– People with lived experience of ADHD, autism and AuDHD
– Practical, patient-centred discussions and Q&A
The aim is to provide clear, accessible information, reduce confusion around co-occurring ADHD and autism, and offer practical insights for both individuals and families.
21 February Saturday
09:00 Welcome Dr Dheeraj Chaudhary
09:15 Dr Tony Lloyd “Neuodiversity – AuDHD is a triumph of lived experience over theory”
10:15 Dr Zulijana Mikic “Recognising AuDHD: the Seen, the Unseen, and the In-Between”
11:30 Break
11:30 Jane Green MBE “Brains Body Connected – the issues in education/health/life, what to do about it, the mental/physical disconnection in all ages, issues for our members in SEDSConnective and personal lived experience”
12:30 Panel/Closing/Q&As
22 February Sunday
09:00 Welcome Dr Dheeraj Chaudhary
09:15 Dr Dheeraj Chaudhary “AuDHD: what patients taught me”
10:15 Dr Khurram Sadiq “AuDHD – Spectrum or Emerging Diagnosis”
11:30 Break
11:30 Emily Nuttall “Lived Experience”
12:30 Panel/Closing/Q&As
The Speakers
The AuDHD Summit features a carefully selected group of speakers including:
Clinicians experienced in ADHD and Autism
Coaches and therapists working with neurodivergent people
Individuals with lived experience of ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD
All speakers are chosen for clarity, integrity, and respect for the audience.
AuDHD Summit
Understanding Neurodivergence Beyond Labels
The AuDHD Summit brings together clinicians, coaches, and lived-experience professionals to explore the real-world complexities of ADHD, Autism, and their overlap.
This is not a surface-level event.
It is a practical, reflective, and evidence-informed space for people working with neurodivergent individuals and for those who are neurodivergent themselves.
Why the AuDHD Summit?
ADHD and Autism are increasingly recognised, yet many individuals continue to fall through gaps in understanding, assessment, and support.
AuDHD — the co-occurrence of ADHD and Autism presents unique challenges:
Masking and late diagnosis
Emotional overwhelm and burnout
Misdiagnosis or partial recognition
Fragmented care across systems
The Summit exists to move the conversation beyond checklists, towards integrated understanding and practical support.
Who Is the AuDHD Summit For?
The AuDHD Summit is open to:
Anyone with ADHD, Autism, or AuDHD
Parents, families, and carers
Young people and students
Educators and employers
Therapists, coaches, and clinicians
Anyone seeking clarity, not confusion
No prior knowledge is required. Sessions are designed to be accessible, respectful, and useful.
What You Will Learn?
You will gain:
A clear explanation of ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD
How traits can show up differently across ages and genders
Why masking, burnout, and emotional overload are so common
How assessment and diagnosis work (and where systems fall short)
Practical ways to support yourself or others more effectively
Professionals will also gain insights that strengthen real-world practice.
Why This Summit Matters
Many people live for years without understanding why life feels harder, more exhausting, or more overwhelming than it seems for others.
ADHD and Autism can look very different from stereotypes — especially in:
Adults
Women and girls
High-functioning or masking individuals
People with overlapping traits
When ADHD and Autism occur together (AuDHD), challenges are often misunderstood or missed entirely.
This Summit exists to help people make sense of those experiences — with accuracy, compassion, and honesty.
Summit Format
Live online talks and discussions
Plain-language explanations, not medical jargon
Interactive Q&A sessions
Lived-experience perspectives alongside professional insight
Recordings available after the event (where applicable)
Designed to be informative without being overwhelming.
Our Approach
The AuDHD Summit is:
Neurodiversity-affirming
Evidence-informed
Practical and compassionate
Free from hype or misinformation
Grounded in real experiences
This is a space where questions are welcome and no one is expected to “fit a mould”.
Why Attend?
People attend the AuDHD Summit to:
Better understand themselves
Support a child, partner, or family member
Reduce shame and self-blame
Learn how to navigate services and support
Hear balanced, trustworthy information
For professionals, it is an opportunity to reconnect with the human reality behind diagnoses.
Join Us
If you want:
Clarity instead of confusion
Understanding instead of labels
A respectful space for learning
The AuDHD Summit welcomes you.
Registration is now open
The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and the speakers alone.
We are not in a position to issue attendance certificates.
Attendance certificates are available, for quality and sustainability, and are offered for a modest fee of £25.