ADHDGEE Blog

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

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