Veronica Yao

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Intro to SMART Career Goals for Neurodivergent Professionals

Goal setting is important in workplaces, but effective goals follow the SMART method. This post discusses the acronym SMART and what it means in terms of goal setting.
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Coping Skills and Techniques for Neurodivergents in the Workplace

This post discusses the nervous system and coping skills/techniques neurodivergent professionals can use in the workplace.
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10 Best Tools for Neurodivergent Workers

Neurodivergent professionals in the Neurodivergent Careers and Job Hunting Facebook group gave their suggestions on tools that have been helpful for them in their work. The article summarizes these suggestions and states what they can be used for.
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The Link Between Masking and Burnout for Neurodivergent Professionals

For neurodivergent professionals, having to mask at work leads to burnout. This article touches upon the link between masking and burnout and addresses how you can break this cycle.
Veronica Yao as a Child

Masking Throughout the Years: A Reflection on Growing Up ADHD

Veronica, a career coach and owner of Atypical Careers, shares a personal reflection on her experience growing up with ADHD.
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Why Neurodivergent Professionals Stay at Toxic Workplaces

This blog post discusses the top 5 reasons neurodivergent professionals tend to stay at their toxic workplaces.
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