Neurodiversity in the Workplace

When Work Becomes Too Much: Understanding Overwhelm in Neurodivergent Employees

Karen Lucia

Published on: 04/06/2025

When we examine workplace overwhelm through a neurodivergent lens, we're looking at experiences that go far beyond typical work stress. Research demonstrates that neurodivergent employees, those with conditions like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other neurological differences, face unique challenges that can trigger intense overwhelm when workplace environments aren't designed with their needs in mind.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Rethinking Pace: How Neurodiversity Can Enhance Rather Than Hinder Team Performance

Karen Lucia

Published on: 14/05/2025

Picture this: You're in a leadership meeting where someone says, "We'd love to be more inclusive, but we can't slow down for accommodations. We need to deliver at pace." Heads nod around the table. It sounds reasonable, right? However, here's the thing. That entire premise is built on a myth that is costing organisations their best talent and most innovative solutions.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Supporting Executive Function in ADHD Team Members: A Manager's Guide

Karen Lucia

Published on: 07/05/2025

When your highly creative team member consistently misses deadlines despite genuine commitment to their work. When your analytical star performer struggles with prioritisation despite clear intellectual capacity. When your most innovative contributor seems perpetually overwhelmed by organisational systems that colleagues navigate effortlessly. These scenarios often point to executive function challenges, a core aspect of ADHD that affects approximately 1 in 20 employees in today's workforce.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

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