Neurodiversity in Tech
summary
Panelists describe lived diagnoses (ADHD, Asperger’s, dyspraxia, severe health and harm anxiety), concrete coping tools (medication trials, talk therapy, switching to devrel, hyperfocus strategies) and workplace fixes that actually work: managers sending groceries, reserving a block therapy on calendar, remote-first schedules. They give legal and hiring tactics—ask for accommodations, selectively disclose to find suitable teams—and small accessibility wins like adding alt text. They warn medication often fails, shame persists, and that inclusive practices measurably improve retention and productivity.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Welcome
- 1:13Defining neurodiversity
- 7:55Personal experiences
- 15:43Impact on professional life
- 23:30Overcoming challenges
- 30:11Advocacy and accommodations
- 36:51Q&A on applications
- 42:11Closing thoughts
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