8. Transition from School to Adulthood as an AuDHD Person
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In this episode Kerrie Highcock, family development manager at NEAS chats to Amy Burgess, who was diagnosed with ADHD at 15 and as autistic at the age of 20. Amy is a psychology graduate who is passionate about sharing her experiences with others about what it is to be neurodivergent. Amy says she didn't really understand who she was or how she experienced life until she lived away from home at university. This episode talks about transition from school to adulthood. 
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