8 August @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
8 August @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
8 August @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The realities of missed diagnoses and misdiagnosis

In the workplace, you may have undiagnosed individuals on your team who are lacking support due to their neurodivergent traits being missed in previous education or employment. You may also have people who have received a partial or a misdiagnosis.

This session will cover these scenarios in greater detail, explaining how you can better provide support to these individuals.

Supporting individuals in the workplace

Led by Hannah Butcher, who is AuDHD, she will share more about her lived experiences, plus other areas to consider, such as co-occurring conditions and underdiagnosis in minority groups.

Why join this session?

Listen to a personal story of diagnosis for both autism and ADHD

Learn from scenarios the impact of underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis

Gain insight into the reality of co-occurring conditions

Practical takeaways to better support others in your workplace

Image of Colin Foley, speaking at the Skill Sessions in-person event in November 2023.
Photo of attendees in discussion at Skill Sessions in-person event in November 2023.

Who is this webinar for?

This webinar is perfect for managers, EDI, HR and inclusion professionals.

Whether you’re an employer, educator, or advocate for diversity, this webinar is for you. You’ll leave equipped with the knowledge and inspiration to champion Neurodiversity and create environments where everyone belongs and succeeds.

Speakers

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Hannah Butcher

Freelance SEO & Content Marketer

Hannah received diagnoses for both autism and ADHD through the NHS and a private clinic so has great insights about pathways to diagnosis.

In 2022, Hannah was named an Autism and Learning Disability Leader, and was shortlisted for the Women for the Future Awards in 2023. This was for her work as agency MD, where she brought in three neurodivergent team members, and set about advocating for more understanding and accommodations in the industry.

Dr. Richard Purcell

Dr Richard Purcell

Co-Founder & Director @ CareScribe

Rich is the webinar host and co-founder of CareScribe, an award-winning assistive technology company based in Bristol. Rich is also a former NHS Doctor and is passionate about using tech for good.

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