There are a lot of us about recently, you might have noticed us. People who have suddenly discovered their neurodivergent identities. People who didn't used to be autistic, who are now very autistic. People who didn't used to have attention difficulties who now...

In a world that values social performance, people who communicate honestly and directly are commonly seen as rude. I’m speaking from experience as an Autistic person. One way to include Autists is to normalize honest, direct communication. Society has normalized...

I’ve seen many LinkedIn polls that asked what type of work environment people prefer. In most of these polls, the majority of people selected remote work as their preference. The pandemic has taught many people that they can work from home as well as they can work in...

Dear Doctor, Remember me? We used to see each other quite regularly or speak on the phone, but I haven’t troubled you for such a long time now. The last that you saw of me was when you referred me for a diagnosis of autism. Perhaps you wondered whether it was worth...

In a recent Autistic group discussion, someone suggested to our group that advancing in the workplace is a popularity contest. We were originally discussing disclosure and Autistic survival in the workplace. One person shared their experience with HR, said that unless...

Bizarrely, many strangers have messaged me on LinkedIn to ask me to work for free. Writing, speaking, consulting. These “opportunities” are always framed as beneficial for me, yet the “benefits” these strangers offer are intangible things I don’t need or already have...

Yesterday, a film crew set up around me; I was centre stage. When I’d finished my piece the cameraman, out of respect for what I had just said mimed a ‘mic drop’ and all concerned were impressed by my knowledge and ability to articulate it. Yay me! I am capable, I am...

If you’re neurodivergent, stim tools can help you manage overwhelm, maintain focus, and bring joy into your workday. Employers should allow them and should disallow other employees from stigmatizing them.  Sensory noodles were the first sensory devices I bought. They...

Do you find that some days you just cannot get things done? No matter how much you rush around trying to tick things off your to-do list, the list doesn’t get any shorter? Are you prevaricating? Are you stressed? Is there something else going on? Finding out what is...