Episode 90 - Why Community Matters for People with ADHD

About this episode

Jami Shapiro and Lynn Layfield discuss insights and connections from the NeuroDiversion 2026 Conference focused on ADHD and community.

In this special episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro is joined by her longtime friend, Sparkler Society co-founder, and first-time NeuroDiversion conference attendee, Lynn Layfield, for a candid conversation about what they learned at the NeuroDiversion 2026 Conference. Jami and Lynn unpack the insights, strategies, and moments of connection that stood out most from a weekend spent surrounded by neurodivergent people who simply "got it." From practical ADHD hacks and emotional regulation...

People in this episode

Host: Jami Shapiro

Guest: Lynn Layfield

Topics covered

• community
• ADHD
• neurodiversity
• emotional regulation
• conference insights

Keywords

• ADHD
• community
• neurodiversity
• emotional regulation
• conference
• strategies
• insights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sparkler Society

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