Neurodivergent Employees: Why Work Can Feel Harder for You Than It Should
“I just can’t get started on this right now.” “Oh shit, I forgot to do that earlier!” “I’m not motivated enough to push through this today.” Are these common thoughts you or your neurodivergent colleagues have expressed? What if I told you each of these statements has an underlying, often overlooked need that is unmet […]
When “Take the Initiative” Is an Unwritten Rule at Work
I just spoke with a supervisee about workplace etiquette and what it’s been like navigating professionalism and workplace expectations within the field of clinical psychology. One interesting example she gave me when describing her experience sparked the idea for this blog post: “When my co-lead (and supervisor) at a presentation gave me explicit times and […]
How to Adjust Work Culture and Procedures to be Neuroinclusive
Hi and hello! Thank you for taking time out of your life to read my commentary on various factors and conditions requiring attention to support neurodivergent workers. These points are designed to help you consider neurodivergent-affirming adjustments that can oftentimes be unaddressed within the workspace. This list is not exhaustive. It is based on the […]