“Did I really just tell everyone on LinkedIn I have ADHD?”
After a mini-shame spiral, I started thinking about the messages and comments from parents of Neurodiverse kids, thanking me for my openness. FYI parents – you’re doing all the hard work - I’m just writing some stuff!
But I’m going to write some more stuff, starting with the top three things I’ve learned about my career so far.
1. Embracing Neurodiversity:
I’ve been passionate about Diversity and Inclusion for a long time. I’ve been an advocate for LGBT+ rights, but as I am (thankfully) fully able-bodied I’ve not really identified with the support offered to those with disabilities who need it.
However, as I’ve learned more about ADHD, I’ve grained vocabulary to describe the world from my perspective more accurately.
"I’m not frustrated or angry, I’ve overstimulated, so I’m going to grab some quiet time”
You’ll see I’m describing everyt…
