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Navigating Workplace Accommodations as a Neurodivergent Professional
Workplace accommodations is one of the most asked-about topics from neurodivergent professionals. For anyone who hasn’t been through this process before, getting started can feel intimidating and overwhelming. Why? As neurodivergent people, we are constantly misunderstood by others who don’t think the way we do. There’s a lot of shame associated with having different needs, ... Read more
Understanding Workplace Communication for Neurodivergent Professionals
As neurodivergent people, we go through our lives constantly being misunderstood. We are often judged for the way we present ourselves and interact with other people because we don’t align with the typical behaviours others expect. You can imagine how these communication and social challenges compound when you enter the workplace. Suddenly, there are tons ... Read more
How to Spot Fraudulent Jobs and Scams When Job Hunting
When you are on the hunt for a new job, it can be difficult to know which job listings are fraudulent and which are genuine. How can you protect yourself from bad actors trying to swipe your social or make off with your money? Veronica Yao, neurodivergent career coach and founder of Atypical Careers, hosted ... Read more
Building a Sustainable Business as a Neurodivergent Professional
How many of us neurodivergent professionals have thought to ourselves, “I can’t stand working for someone else. I need to start my own business!” Wanting to become an entrepreneur is common amongst neurodivergent people, and it’s understandable. There are tons of challenges that come with trying to conform to typical workplace standards and expectations. And ... Read more
Job Hunting for Neurodivergent Professionals
Job hunting can be a scary task. For neurodivergent professionals, this process can be extra challenging. Veronica Yao, our resident career coach and founder of Atypical Careers, hosted an Office Hours session sharing tips and tricks on job hunting. Job Hunting: Myths vs. Facts To start off the session, Veronica explores some common misconceptions about ... Read more
Breaking the Neurodivergent Burnout Cycle (Office Hours Q and A)
As neurodivergent professionals, we experience burnout at much higher rates than our neurotypical counterparts. In fact, one study conducted of 4,129 people showed that a whopping 50% of neurodivergent employees reported feeling burnt out at work. That makes a lot of sense. After all, the world of work wasn’t designed with neurodivergent brains in mind, ... Read more