
The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world
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The Barnes Theatre in Shrewsbury will host The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world on 2026-10-21. The event is a talk about ADHD, exploring its neuroscience and symptoms. The price is £13.50 - £32.00.
Join us for this engaging talk about ADHD, exploring the neuroscience, symptoms, the positives, the struggles + much more. Followed by Q+A.
A simple scroll through Instagram or TikTok and you’ll be left questioning: do I have ADHD? The rise in ADHD in adults is undeniable. But only over the last decade has ADHD been formally recognised in the UK. It has been suggested that about 1.5 million adults in the UK have ADHD but only 120,000 have been diagnosed. Waiting times to access an adult ADHD specialist clinic in the NHS can be up to 2 years or more. It’s hard to find support and help.
From dopamine dips, hits and myths, how ADHD can present differently in women than men, and the neuroscience of neurodiversity; this talk is designed to give you an increased awareness and understanding of an ADHD brain. It will include advice and tips on how to navigate a neurotypical world as a neurodivergent person.
This talk will also highlight how society is demanding change. People are increasingly recognising and accepting neurodiversity and self-defining as neurodivergent. Surely, it’s time for the world to alter neurotypical societal standards as they are fast becoming outdated.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!
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Professor James Brown is an academic researcher and science communicator. James was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021. Subsequently, James co-founded and is Chair for the registered UK charity ADHDadultUK, set up the evidence-based online ADHD magazine focusmag.uk and is a co-founder and co-host of The ADHD Adults Podcast. James is also an ADHD Coach and Mentor and provides training, guidance and assistance to organisations around adult ADHD for his company JBHD Ltd.
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⭐ Brilliant well paced talks for us ND folks. - Christine K.
⭐ It felt like a really great session with well rounded knowledge and it felt like a safe space with a safe speaker who genuinely cared and understood the shared experience. - Anon.
⭐ A big thank you to James [...] You explain things so well and I LOVE that it’s coming from someone who has first hand experience with ADHD and is still learning about themselves every day too, and so open about their own struggles, it really helps. I have learned a lot from this talk and I really think it could help us both in our relationship. Big thanks for a great talk, I’ll be looking forward to more. - Anon.
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The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 19:00.
The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world is held at Barnes Theatre in Shrewsbury (Shrewsbury School The Schools, Kingsland, Shrewsbury SY3 7BA, Shrewsbury).
Tickets for The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world range from £13.50 to £32. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world
Editorial Summary
The Barnes Theatre in Shrewsbury will host The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world on 2026-10-21. The event is a talk about ADHD, exploring its neuroscience and symptoms. The price is £13.50 - £32.00.
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Join us for this engaging talk about ADHD, exploring the neuroscience, symptoms, the positives, the struggles + much more. Followed by Q+A.
A simple scroll through Instagram or TikTok and you’ll be left questioning: do I have ADHD? The rise in ADHD in adults is undeniable. But only over the last decade has ADHD been formally recognised in the UK. It has been suggested that about 1.5 million adults in the UK have ADHD but only 120,000 have been diagnosed. Waiting times to access an adult ADHD specialist clinic in the NHS can be up to 2 years or more. It’s hard to find support and help.
From dopamine dips, hits and myths, how ADHD can present differently in women than men, and the neuroscience of neurodiversity; this talk is designed to give you an increased awareness and understanding of an ADHD brain. It will include advice and tips on how to navigate a neurotypical world as a neurodivergent person.
This talk will also highlight how society is demanding change. People are increasingly recognising and accepting neurodiversity and self-defining as neurodivergent. Surely, it’s time for the world to alter neurotypical societal standards as they are fast becoming outdated.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!
Follow us on IG @seedtalks
Professor James Brown is an academic researcher and science communicator. James was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021. Subsequently, James co-founded and is Chair for the registered UK charity ADHDadultUK, set up the evidence-based online ADHD magazine focusmag.uk and is a co-founder and co-host of The ADHD Adults Podcast. James is also an ADHD Coach and Mentor and provides training, guidance and assistance to organisations around adult ADHD for his company JBHD Ltd.
Testimonials from our customers
⭐ Brilliant well paced talks for us ND folks. - Christine K.
⭐ It felt like a really great session with well rounded knowledge and it felt like a safe space with a safe speaker who genuinely cared and understood the shared experience. - Anon.
⭐ A big thank you to James [...] You explain things so well and I LOVE that it’s coming from someone who has first hand experience with ADHD and is still learning about themselves every day too, and so open about their own struggles, it really helps. I have learned a lot from this talk and I really think it could help us both in our relationship. Big thanks for a great talk, I’ll be looking forward to more. - Anon.
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Barnes TheatreShrewsbury School The Schools, Kingsland, Shrewsbury SY3 7BA, Shrewsbury
Porthill, Shrewsbury
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When is The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world?
The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world taking place?
The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world is held at Barnes Theatre in Shrewsbury (Shrewsbury School The Schools, Kingsland, Shrewsbury SY3 7BA, Shrewsbury).
How much are tickets for The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world?
Tickets for The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world range from £13.50 to £32. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world?
Tickets for The Science of ADHD: Navigating neurodiversity in a neurotypical world can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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