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

Navigating Executive Dysfunction at Work: A Guide for ADHD Professionals

Karen Lucia

Published on: 26/04/2025

That report deadline looms just hours away. Your notes are scattered across three different apps. Your brain knows exactly what needs to happen, yet starting feels impossibly overwhelming. This isn't procrastination or laziness, it's executive dysfunction, a common challenge for professionals with ADHD.

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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