What neurodivergent professionals need to know about changes to DWP funding support Access to Work is, on paper, one of the most useful things available to a neurodivergent professional in the UK. A government grant administered by the DWP that can contribute to the cost of workplace support, enabling people who might otherwise go without…
Things to consider before telling the boss you’re neurodivergent There is a particular kind of exhaustion that many neurodivergent professionals know well. It’s not tiredness from doing too much. It’s the tiredness of managing the gap — between what you’re capable of and what you’re actually producing — while keeping it hidden from everyone around…
What workplaces — and the people in them — actually need to do for neurodivergent team members Every March, organisations update their LinkedIn banners, share infographics about ADHD and autism, and post statistics about the percentage of the population who are neurodivergent. And every March, neurodivergent employees and the people who support them watch —…
The statistics are sobering: neurodiversity-related employment tribunals in the UK have increased by 164% in the last four years. Payouts range from tens of thousands to several million pounds. And in most cases, it’s not because employers were deliberately discriminatory – it’s because they genuinely didn’t understand their legal obligations. If you employ people in…
Supporting neurodivergent productivity without the burnout New year, same tired advice. Every January, the internet fills with productivity tips, time management hacks, and motivational posts about becoming your “best self.” And every January, neurodivergent people are left wondering why none of it seems to work for them. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: if you’re ADHD, autistic,…
Why Conventional Career Advice Doesn’t Work for Neurodivergent Professionals “Just use a planner.” “Wake up at 5am.” “Eat the frog first.” “Network more.” “Set SMART goals.” If you’re a neurodivergent professional, you’ve probably heard all this advice before. Probably multiple times. And if you’re anything like the people we work with at Reinforce Potential, you’ve…
“Just use a planner.” “Break tasks into smaller steps.” “Make a to-do list.” If you have ADHD, you’ve probably heard this advice countless times. And I’ve probably tried it all – only to find myself back at square one, wondering why strategies that work for everyone else seem to slip through my fingers. The problem…
Why understanding neurodiversity matters in the modern workplace The conversation around neurodiversity in the workplace has come a long way in recent years. We’ve moved past simply acknowledging that conditions like dyslexia, ADHD, and autism exist, and we’re now asking better questions: how do we actually create workplaces where neurodivergent people can properly thrive? Here’s…