Description
Many women spend years feeling different without understanding why. Autism and ADHD are still overwhelmingly diagnosed through a male-centred lens, meaning countless women are overlooked, misdiagnosed or only recognised as neurodivergent later in life, often in their 30s or 40s.
Bringing together writers, clinicians and voices with lived experience, this event explores the growing conversation around late diagnosis in women and the impact it can have on identity, relationships, mental health and self-understanding.
From masking and burnout to mislabelling and missed signs in childhood, the discussion examines why so many women fall through the cracks and what greater awareness could change for future generations.
Honest, insightful and empowering, this conversation shines a light on the realities of navigating the world as a neurodivergent woman.
About the Author
Lucy Rose
Lucy Rose is a Cumbrian writer of folktales and fables whose fiction, non-fiction and films have reached international audiences. A Forbes Under 30, Books Are My Bag Fiction Award shortlistee and Nota Bene Award finalist, she is the author of The Lamb, a Sunday Times bestselling debut published by W&N and Harper. The novel was named a 2025 standout by Foyles, Cosmopolitan, Spotify, Goodreads and NetGalley.
About the Poet
Kate Fox
Kate Fox is a stand-up poet, spoken word artist and broadcaster, known for her sharp wit, warmth and distinctive Northern voice. A regular contributor to BBC Radio 4’s The Verb, she has been Poet in Residence for Glastonbury Festival and the Great North Run. Her books include Where There’s Muck There’s Bras, On Sycamore Gap and Bigger on the Inside, which explores neurodiversity through the lens of Doctor Who.
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