UCLA Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior Open Mind Presents: AuDHD: Blooming Differently with author Leanne Maskell, founder of ADHD Works

What does it mean to be both autistic and have ADHD? 

Please join UCLA's Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior for a thoughtful and empowering conversation that challenges misconceptions, celebrates neurodiversity, and explores how a deeper understanding of AuDHD can help individuals better understand themselves and flourish.

Although autism and ADHD have only been formally recognized as co-occurring diagnoses since 2013, they frequently do occur together. AuDHD: Blooming Differently explores the paradoxes of a brain pulled in two directions, the challenges that can arise, and the distinctive strengths that can emerge. The conversation will offer practical, compassionate tools to foster self-understanding, navigate everyday challenges, and thrive.

BIOS:

Leanne Maskell, is the founder of ADHD Works, a global ADHD and autism coaching and training organization, and a five-time bestselling author. Named National Specialist Coach of the Year in 2025, Ms. Maskell has trained more than 1,000 ADHD and autism coaches worldwide and delivered training for organizations including Disney, Google, Microsoft, and the NHS.

A law graduate and former legal policy adviser on mental health and disability, Ms.  Maskell has also presented to World Health Organization directors on ADHD diagnostic criteria and advised Australian state governments on ADHD reform.

Join us for a thoughtful and empowering conversation that challenges misconceptions, celebrates neurodiversity, and explores how a deeper understanding of AuDHD can help individuals better understand themselves and flourish.