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The meeting with HR is on the calendar for Thursday. You asked for it, or your manager suggested it, and between now and then you are supposed to arrive with a list of what would help. The cursor blinks in an empty document. That blank page is the real obstacle with ADHD workplace accommodations, and … read more
Most lists of autism-friendly jobs are really just lists of job titles. Software developer. Accountant. Data-entry clerk. The trouble is that a job title cannot be autism-friendly. A workplace can. The same role can fit one autistic adult and quietly wear down another, and the difference is rarely about the work itself. It comes down … read more
Did you know that about 15–20% of people identify as neurodivergent? If you want the research behind that estimate, see this peer-reviewed overview from NIH/PMC: Prevalence of neurominorities. This means that millions of employees think, learn, and process information in ways that may be different from the expectations of employers. Neurodivergent individuals include people with … read more
Looking for the best jobs for people with ADHD? Scroll through this article and you’ll discover careers that align perfectly with ADHD strengths like creativity, boundless energy, and lightning-quick thinking. Whether you’re drawn to technology or the arts, we’ll explore job options that can turn those ADHD traits into your biggest workplace assets! Click here … read more
**Note: In this post about work accommodations for neurodivergent individuals, you will see terms like “disability” and “accommodations” as they are recognized in legal and labor employment contexts. Life Skills Advocate acknowledges that this language may not fully capture the experiences of neurodivergent individuals or may feel offensive to some. Our goal is to provide … read more
One of the common themes we work on with LSA coaching clients is balancing neurodivergence in the workplace–especially how and when to discuss your unique learning needs with an employer, and how to talk about your neurodivergence in a job interview. This article will provide specific interview tips for neurodivergent individuals. Do I share that … read more
How many times have you encountered a scenario like this with your neurodivergent learner—whether they’re a child, teen, college student, or adult? You and your learner have worked for hours on teaching an executive functioning skill in the classroom–let’s say, using a visual timer for homework sessions. Your learner—whether a student or an adult—has steadily … read more
According to the CDC, 10% of children 3-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. As these children become adults, many will continue to struggle with experiences that can make work life extraordinarily difficult. It may not be readily apparent that being neurodivergent may present many challenges in the workplace. After all, people who are neurodivergent are … read more
Are you struggling to find the right career fit? You’re not alone. Many people with ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence struggle to find a career that matches their interests and abilities. But don’t worry, there is help out there. In this post, we will discuss ways to find the right career fit. We will … read more
Teaching your child essential skills they’ll need for the rest of his life isn’t easy. Doing it from home? Even harder. And trying to teach those skills during the middle of a quarantine, like the one we are currently experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic? You deserve a presidential medal of honor. However, as a … read more