About this Event
- What masking is and why people with ADHD mask their traits to fit in.
- The emotional and psychological impact of long-term masking.
- The relationship between masking, self-esteem and identity.
- The impact of masking on mental health, including anxiety and burnout.
- How masking can affect relationships within families, schools and workplaces.
- Practical ways parents and carers can create safer, more supportive environments where children feel able to be themselves.
- Strategies for reducing the need for masking and promoting self-acceptance
About the speaker
Dr Dana Dazmic is a Neurodiversity consultant, ADHD coach and specialises in masking in ADHD. She is a late-diagnosed adult with ADHD and is a parent in a neurodivergent family. She is also a trainer, author and holds a Master’s Degree in Autism Studies from the University of Kent.