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Embracing ADHD and Other Neurodivergencies in Software Development Teams
- ADHD
- Collaboration
In recent years, there has been increased attention to neurodivergencies such as ADHD, hyper-sensitivity, autism, dyslexia, etc. More people seem to self-identify as being neurodivergent, and companies are starting to pay attention to becoming more neuro-inclusive and fostering the strengths of neurodiversity.
In this article, I’m telling my own story with ADHD while working as a software developer and becoming a team lead, what I learned, and what I found to be working well to help people with ADHD and more to thrive in their teams and companies.
Autism in the workplace
- Autism
Autistic people face significant employment challenges on a global scale. The participation rate of autistic adults in the labour market is low (Patton, 2018; ‘Career progression for autistic people: A scoping review’ by Davies, Romualdez, and Remington, 2024). Even autistics with mild challenges in the workplace show an unemployment rate of 80 per cent. How is it possible that the participation rate is so low?
Bjièn refocuses on neurodiversity consulting
- News
Neurodivergent people, such as those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more, often have specific talents and skills yet remain easily overlooked, misunderstood, or not fully integrated into society and companies. With an estimated one in five people being neurodivergent, this group of underappreciated people and talent is immense.