In recent years, we have begun to see a shift in the perception of and attitude towards autism and ADHD, from judgment and dismissal to autonomy and respect. But how much more work is left to do? And what is it like to discover that you are neurodivergent in this changing climate?

In this TEDx talk, Sharon McCarthy used a combination of personal and professional experience to provide insight into what it's like to discover that you are neurodivergent later in life, highlighting the barriers late identified people face on their path to self acceptance, and outlining the simple changes we can all make to frame neurodiversity as the strength it truly is.

Sharon is an author, lecturer, autistic person and ADHDer, and mother in a neurodiverse household who strives to empower people to become their authentic selves, through the use of autonomous, individualised, autistic led supports.

Connect with Sharon McCarthy on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook @AutismFm

This talk was given at TEDxTralee using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. We would like to thank and give credit to:
Production crew: M.Edia, Tralee, Co.Kerry
Video editor: James Maher
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