Two RPC clients, two Milestones. One thing in common We don’t often write about individual clients. Their stories are theirs, and we hold them with care. But this week, we want to mark something. Two things, in fact — because two members of our community have done some things worth celebrating, and we think their…
What working with an RPC support worker really looks like When people ask us “what does it actually involve?”, they’re usually asking something more specific: Will this work for me? Will it be awkward? What am I committing to? And what will be different — and when? These are good questions, and we’d rather answer…
What Neurodivergent Professionals pay every day — and what the alternative looks like The performance nobody asked for Most workplaces aren’t designed for neurodivergent people. They’re designed for a particular way of processing information, communicating, organising time, and moving through the physical environment — and that way tends to be neurotypical. For neurodivergent professionals, navigating…
The Self-Employed Neurodivergent Professional There’s a version of self-employment that works beautifully for neurodivergent people. You set your own hours. You choose your clients. You work in the way that suits how you think rather than the way that suits an open-plan office designed for someone else. You can hyperfocus when hyperfocus is available, and…
Why the synergy between client and support worker is everything There’s a version of professional support that doesn’t really work. The support worker is capable. The client is clear about what they need. The hours are agreed, the tasks are defined, and on paper everything looks fine. But something is off — in the rhythm…
What makes RPC support workers different If you’ve ever tried to find good support as a neurodivergent professional, you’ll know that the options can feel underwhelming. General virtual assistants who are perfectly capable but have no understanding of why certain tasks are disproportionately hard. Well-meaning friends or family who care but don’t have the professional…
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…