ADHD Media Narratives & Misinformation: What's Really Happening?
About this episode
Ben Branson and Dr. Tony Lloyd discuss the evolving landscape of neurodiversity and the challenges faced by ADHD advocacy.
In this episode, Ben is joined by Dr Tony Lloyd, former CEO of the ADHD Foundation, for a conversation that steps back and looks at the bigger picture of neurodiversity at a moment when the landscape is rapidly changing. Now retired, Tony reflects on decades at the forefront of ADHD and neurodiversity advocacy, and why we’re still asking the wrong questions. They explore why more people are recognising themselves than ever before, and the tension between medical models and the idea of thinking differently. From SEND systems and long waiting lists to public narratives and stigma, Tony shares what he believes still isn’t working and where real progress is happening. This is a conversation about where we are now, what needs to change, and why the future of neurodiversity may look very different to its past. Join us at hidden20.org/donate . ________ Host: Ben Branson Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller 00:00 Introduction 1:03 The Current Neurodiversity Landscape: ADHD, Autism & Society 3:50 The Global Neurodiversity Identity Crisis Explained 5:50 “We…
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