ADHDGEE Blog

Beyond Spectators: How Sports Organisations Can Support Neurodivergent Fans and Families

Karen Lucia

Published on: 12/04/2025

The emotional highs of a hard-fought victory. The communal energy of thousands chanting in unison. The unpredictable roars that erupt when the unexpected happens. These quintessential sporting experiences, which are central to fan culture around the world, can be simultaneously appealing and overwhelming for neurodivergent supporters.

Neurodiversity in the Sports Industry

Reimagining Sports for Neurodivergent Athletes: European and Middle Eastern Perspectives

Karen Lucia

Published on: 05/04/2025

European and Middle Eastern sporting infrastructures are awakening to an untapped pool of athletic potential among neurodivergent populations, but progress remains uneven. Research reveals that while 15-20% of the global population is neurodivergent, their representation in organised sports falls dramatically below this percentage, especially at elite levels.

Neurodiversity in the Sports Industry

What a Neuroinclusive Workplace Actually Looks Like

Karen Lucia

Published on: 29/03/2025

Neuroinclusion isn’t about making big, sweeping gestures. It’s about building systems and cultures that don’t penalise people for thinking, communicating, or working differently. But what does that actually look like?

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Masking, Burnout, and the Hidden Cost of “Professionalism”

Karen Lucia

Published on: 22/03/2025

In many workplaces, “professionalism” is code for conformity. Conformity in communication, appearance, work style, and social behaviour. All of which can be challenging, unnatural, or harmful for neurodivergent people.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace