Why Are Workplace Adjustments Important for Neurodivergent Employees? Does your workplace take into account the accessibility needs of your neurodivergent employees? Being an ADHD coach means I often hear about the difficulties people experience at work, from struggling to prioritise tasks and manage distractions, to feeling overwhelmed by competing demands. These difficulties can cause real issues for my clients, to the point where some have had to leave their jobs, and others have sadly...

Deciding whether to tell your employer you have ADHD can be difficult. You might be struggling with organisation, concentration, deadlines or managing your workload, but feel worried about how your manager will react if you explain why. Some people find that being open about their ADHD helps them get the support they need, but others worry about being judged, treated differently, or having their abilities questioned. These concerns are understandable, particularly if you have worked hard to...

“How did you manage to be a teacher if you have ADHD?” It’s a question I’ve been asked a few times, and I can understand why people ask it. Teaching involves a lot of organisation, planning, deadlines, paperwork, managing interruptions, and keeping track of what feels like 20 things at once. Those are all areas that can be difficult when you have ADHD, but there are also parts of teaching that can suit an ADHD brain really well. For me, teaching had plenty of challenges, but there were also...