Ellie Middleton’s story demonstrates the challenges of living with ADHD as a woman, particularly when combined with autism. Symptoms of adult female ADHD can differ from those in males, leading to misdiagnosis with other conditions. After struggling with misdiagnoses, dropping out of school, and feeling misunderstood, Ellie was eventually diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Following her diagnosis, Ellie, also known as Ellie Midds, has created a thriving online community of over 300,000 people, established the pioneering Unmasked community for neurodivergent individuals, and collaborated with global brands like The Independent, Google, and LinkedIn to reshape the conversation around neurodiversity. In a conversation with Ben, Unmasked Ellie Middleton discusses the challenges faced by the “lost generation” of individuals diagnosed with ADHD and autism in adulthood, the unnoticed ADHD symptoms in women, and the potential benefits of self-diagnosing ADHD.