Understand - All Kinds of Minds: 3. Neurodivergence and Adulthood
Download All Kinds of Minds: 3. Neurodivergence and Adulthood
Across three episodes, author and mental health academic Nathan Filer explores neurodivergence: what it means, how children live with it, and how adults navigate its impact in work, relationships and everyday life.
Episode three turns to adulthood, asking what it means to receive a diagnosis of autism or ADHD later in life, and why increasing numbers of people are now seeking assessment. Nathan hears from clinicians managing huge waiting lists, alongside adults reflecting on how a diagnosis has shaped their understanding of themselves and their lives.
Through lived experience and expert insight, the programme asks what it would take for more neurodivergent adults to be better understood, better supported and better able to flourish.
Featuring contributions from Pete Wharmby, occuptional therapist Charlie Hobbs, Ian Ensum and Sarah Zohadi from the Bristol Autism Spectrum Service, peer mentor Ben, neurodiversity coach Emma Wee, Matthew Punter; founder of Eden, and Annie and Patricia from Project Art Works in Hastings.
Writer and presenter: Nathan Filer
Producer: Eliza Lomas
Assistant Producer: Robbie Wojciechowski
Editor: Chris Ledgard
Series Development: Nathan Filer, Eliza Lomas, Robbie Wojciechowski
Published on Monday, 7th September 2026.
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