Neurodivergence in Women and Girls

If you missed this live workshop, you can watch the full recording below and gain a deeper understanding of neurodivergence in women and girls.

About the Workshop

In honour of Women’s Day, this workshop spotlights neurodivergent women and girls, exploring how societal, cultural, and biological factors influence their unique experiences. Participants gain insights into gendered differences in diagnosis and support, the challenges of late identification, overlooked or misunderstood signs of neurodivergence, and masking. Through education and shared stories, this workshop deepens understanding and inspires advocacy for neurodivergent women and girls, celebrating their resilience in diversity. 

Additional Resources

Five neurodivergent women to follow:

• Kaelynn Partlow, @kaelynnvp
• Alice Gendron, @the_mini_adhd_coach
• Jess, @neurokinection
• Catie Osborn, @Catieosaurus
• Chenai Mupotsa-Russell, @rainbow.muse

Five books for neurodivergent women to read:

• Women with ADHD by Sari Solden
• Unmasking Autism by Devon Price
• A User’s Guide to the Brain by John Ratey
• Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski 
• How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis

– Becky Bishop, Senior Manager, Youth and Adult Programs

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