Career advice & resources
Straight answers on work, rights, and wellbeing, written for neurodivergent professionals in the UK.
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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.
Turn a deep interest into a career (without burning the joy out of it)
How to test whether a passion can pay the bills - and roles that use intensity without demanding 24/7 hustle.
Executive function at work: planning and starting when your brain resists
Techniques for task initiation, working memory, and switching tasks - when calendars and to-do apps alone aren't enough.
Managers: how to hire and keep neurodivergent talent
Clear expectations, adjustments that stick, and feedback that helps - without turning inclusion into a performative workshop.
Sensory overload at work: spot it early, recover faster
Triggers to watch for in open-plan offices and back-to-back calls - plus recovery that doesn't mean quitting on the spot.
Networking without the small-talk marathon
Ways to build real connections when conferences and LinkedIn blitzes drain you - low-mask, energy-aware approaches.
Quiet quitting vs boundaries: protecting your capacity at work
Disengaging isn't the same as drawing a line. How to say no, document asks, and stay employable while protecting your health.
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