Neurodiversity in Mind

Simon Budden – Celebration of his Life - 6th September 2026

We’re very sad to share that Simon Budden passed away recently following his battle with cancer.

Simon was a long-standing volunteer with the ADHD peer support groups and had been part of our community for many years. He attended countless groups and events and was well known and much loved by many people in the community. He will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him.

In order to try to fulfil his wish, we’re organising a gathering on Hove Beach, to remember Simon, and come together as a community to celebrate his life.

📅 Sunday 6 September
🕐 1pm
📍 Hove Beach (in line with the Peace Statue)*
*Or, if weather is bad the Brunswick Pub

We will be also be trying to raise money for Martletts Hospice as they made Simon welcome very comfortable in his final days.

Everyone who knew Simon is very welcome to join us along with other members of our local community.

Please bring your own food and refreshments.

For more information and to leave tributes, messages and/or photos - you can join the WhatsApp group here:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IXZ8nFvKeFD4IsOFkkUuRx

Research on the Experiences of people from the UK seeking an assessment for autism and/or ADHD from 2014 onwards

We are a neurodiverse team of researchers including autistic and non-autistic people, working in partnership with the charity Autism Action, and their community network. We invite you to take part in an online survey to gather vital data on the lived experiences, barriers, and support needs of people seeking an autism and/or ADHD assessment in the UK from 2014. We will use this information to help inform the government’s upcoming autism strategy and policy decisions regarding ADHD.

https://www.neurodiversityinmind.co.uk/news/experiences-of-people-from-the-uk-seeking-an-assessment-for-autism-and%2For-adhd-from-2014-onwards

This is ADHD UK's Response to the Channel 4 program - "The Great ADHD Myth?"
Please read, like, share, fill in the survey and complain to Ofcom if you agree with this!

TONIGHT - Thursday 20th August 2026, 7.00-10.00pm
South East Amigos
@ Al Campo Lounge, 84-86 London Rd, Brighton BN1 4JF

A friendly and chilled monthly social group for adults with ADHD/Traits and co-occurring conditions!

South East Amigos (Brighton) | Neurodiversity in Mind South East Amigos - A friendly and chilled monthly social group for adults with ADHD/Traits and co-occurring conditions!

TONIGHT - Tuesday 18th August 2026, 8.00 - 9.00pm (GMT)
Channel 4
"The Great ADHD Myth"

Psychiatrist Max Pemberton takes on conventional thinking on ADHD.

Is it really a neurodevelopmental disorder? Has modern life contributed to rising diagnoses? And for kids, is medicating the answer?

*Neurodiversity in Mind/NEON does not endorse or, necessarily, agree with anything covered in this program or any conclusions it comes to. An Article/Post will be written reviewing the program once it has aired.

The Great ADHD Myth | Neurodiversity in Mind Psychiatrist Max Pemberton takes on conventional thinking on ADHD. Is it really a neurodevelopmental disorder? Has modern life contributed to rising diagnoses? And for kids, is medicating the answer?

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJ4bEqMRs/

Martin, our Founder, will also be at the Neurodiverse City event tomorrow on behalf of Neurodiversity in Mind.

If you need a space to just chill, then Puzzle Bored is a fantastic Cafe and Mark the owner is an awesome Guy! 😂

Maybe see you there.....

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BTpZ6xn6N/

I am very proud to be part of Neurodiverse City Festival in New Road, Brighton tomorrow from 12pm until 9pm. The day celebrates the amazing neurodiverse individuals of our city, with fantastic support from local businesses, community groups and charities. The festival will be full of fun, with music, art, activities and games, with a ticketed party from 5pm Brighton Unitarian Church, with a huge thank you to Grace Eyre Foundation for making this day happen ❤️.

Friday 7th August 2026, 12.00-9.00pm
Neurodiverse City Festival - Brighton

Join us for a free daytime festival on New Road between Puzzle-Bored and the Unitarian Church for a celebration and education of neurodiversity in Brighton with music, art, activities, games and sparkle brought to you by Grace Eyre and partners.

Followed by a ticketed evening show at Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road with comedy, music and dance performances, headline act plus a party in the evening!

Neurodiverse City Festival - Brighton | Neurodiversity in Mind Join us for a free daytime festival on New Road between Puzzle-Bored and the Unitarian Church for a celebration and education of neurodiversity in Brighton with music, art, activities, games and sparkle brought to you by Grace Eyre and partners.

3rd August 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
SEED TALK - AuDHD, Women & Late Diagnosis (ONLINE)

Explore the combined diagnoses of autism and ADHD, and why women often receive a late diagnosis.

What does it mean to “be AuDHD”? Why do so many women only get diagnosed later in life? When someone lives at the intersection of autism and ADHD – known as AuDHD – the result can be a unique but often misunderstood neurotype.

Followed by Q&A.

SEED TALK - AuDHD, Women & Late Diagnosis | Neurodiversity in Mind Explore the combined diagnoses of autism and ADHD, and why women often receive a late diagnosis. Followed by Q&A.