by Amber Irwin | Jun 20, 2022 | ADHD in Adults, Neurodiversity Tips
Before a manager can support neurodiversity, they must accept it. That sounds simple More people are becoming aware of neurodiversity, or conditions like autism or ADHD. But acceptance in the workplace? That takes more than just being aware. The first step in...
by Amber Irwin | Jun 17, 2022 | ADHD in Adults, Neurodiversity Tips
I am fortunate to work with organizations that are building spaces for neurodivergent employees, away from other employees, allies, and parents of neurodivergent children. (They have other spaces and resources.) Critics often say, “everyone should be able to...
by admin | Jun 6, 2022 | Neurodiversity Tips
Welcome to part 2 of my series “What we wish employers knew about neurodivergent fatigue. “ As a reminder, neurodivergents refers to anyone on the smaller side of the neurodiversity umbrella – the approximately 30% of people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia,...
by admin | May 31, 2022 | Neurodiversity Tips
Fatigue is something everyone experiences – especially working adults. Feeling tired, not being able to sleep -neurodivergent or not, we’ve all had to go through a day with very little energy. And what would an 8 am meeting be without jokes about guzzling coffee and...
by admin | May 10, 2022 | Neurodiversity Tips
One of the best ways for managers to support neurodiversity is so simple you won’t believe me: Give your employees clear expectations and deadlines in writing. That’s it! That’s the trick. I know what you’re thinking – this is the first thing I learned as a...
by admin | May 10, 2022 | ADHD in Adults, Neurodiversity Tips
Before a manager can support neurodiversity), they must accept neurodivergence. That sounds simple – but I promise you it isn’t. More people are becoming aware of neurodiversity, which is the idea that we all have brains that work differently. Within the...
