ADHDifference - RESEARCH & DIVA-5 + guest Noemi Platania

Julie Legg welcomes Noemi Platania, a clinical psychology researcher and PhD candidate based in the Netherlands. Working under the supervision of Professor Dr. Sandra Kooij and Dr. Dora Wynchank at the Expertise Center Adult ADHD in The Hague, Noemi is focused on improving the DIVA-5 diagnostic interview to better reflect the experiences of women and girls with ADHD.

With passion, humility, and deep curiosity, Noemi shares her academic journey, the real-world inspiration behind her work, and what she’s learning about how ADHD shows up differently in women and marginalised genders. This is a must-listen for anyone curious about why so many women are diagnosed late, or missed entirely, and what’s being done to close that gap.

Key Points from the Episode:

• Noemi’s personal and academic path to ADHD research
• Why the current diagnostic tools often miss ADHD in women
• What the DIVA-5 is and how it’s used around the world
• The role of masking, gender expectations, and cultural influences in diagnosis
• How international voices and focus groups are helping reshape the future of ADHD diagnostics
• What’s next for the research, and why it matters for women, non-binary people, and clinicians globally
• A message of hope for those still seeking recognition and support

Links:

DIVA FOUNDATION: https://www.divacenter.eu/

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