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Straight answers on work, rights, and wellbeing, written for neurodivergent professionals in the UK.
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Can my employer refuse reasonable adjustments?
An employer can legally refuse a reasonable adjustment - but only if they can demonstrate why. The bar for refusal is higher than most employers assume, and the onus is on them to justify it.
How to ask your employer for reasonable adjustments (with email template)
There is no legally required process for requesting reasonable adjustments. But how you ask affects what happens next. Here is a process that protects you and gives your employer something concrete to act on.
Access to Work explained: the government grant most eligible people have never heard of
Access to Work is a UK government grant that can fund specialist coaching, assistive technology, and workplace support for people with disabilities and health conditions. Most people who qualify have never heard of it.
Reasonable adjustments at work in the UK: what you can ask for (and how)
What counts as a reasonable adjustment, how to ask in writing, and what to do if your employer pushes back - written for employees, not lawyers.
Glossary: neurodivergent terms explained
A plain English guide to the terms you'll encounter when reading about neurodivergence, work, and your rights in the UK - no jargon left unexplained.
Should you disclose neurodivergence in a job application?
When it helps to mention ADHD, autism, or dyslexia - and when to wait. Plus how to ask for interview adjustments without oversharing.
Build a home office that doesn't drain you (light, noise, smell)
Fix glare, background speech, and smell triggers before you buy more gear - a practical sensory-first setup for working from home.
Office politics when you're autistic: reading the room without burning out
Practical ways to handle team dynamics, unwritten rules, and small talk when social cues don't come naturally.
Time management that actually fits an ADHD brain
Why standard productivity advice flops - and systems that lean on interest, urgency, and external structure instead of willpower.
Tech employers taking neurodiversity seriously: who's actually walking the walk?
What to look for beyond the logo: hiring practice, adjustments, and culture signals worth researching before you apply.
The real cost of masking at work (and gentler alternatives)
Why hiding stims and forcing eye contact exhausts you - and small shifts that protect your energy without risking your job.
Workplace adjustments: what UK law says you can ask for
A straight read on your rights as a neurodivergent employee - reasonable adjustments, disclosure, and where to get help.
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Every employer on NHN had to answer real questions about adjustments, flexibility, and sensory-friendly workplaces.
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