ADHD, autism, neurodivergent, masking: the language around how brains work has changed dramatically, and it can feel impossible to keep up. Elena Joy Thurston, a leadership trainer and an ADHD mom raising neurodivergent kids, offers a warm, funny, jargon-free tour of what these words mean today and why they matter. You’ll learn how neurodiversity shows up in real life, the common signs that a family member might need extra support, and how to be the person they can count on. Whether you’re curious about a grandchild’s diagnosis, a friend’s, or your own lifelong suspicion that your brain works a little differently, this lecture will leave you informed, reassured, and ready for better conversations.

