Top ADHD Doctor Reveals Hard Truths: "ADHD or Brain Injury?"
The Hidden 20%5 Feb 2025

Top ADHD Doctor Reveals Hard Truths: "ADHD or Brain Injury?"

Professor Amanda Kirby has been a leading voice in the neurodivergent community for over four decades. With a PhD in Education and a background as a GP, her extensive career spans academic research, medical practice, and consultancy. She’s the author of 10 influential books, including the award-winning Neurodiversity at Work and her latest publication, Neurodiversity and Education.


In this chat with Ben, Amanda delves into the evolution of neurodivergence awareness, highlights the often-overlooked overlaps between ADHD and Traumatic Brain Injury, and critiques the siloed research and diagnostic processes that are creating serious challenges. She also shares innovative ideas that could potentially save the government billions!


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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.

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