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ADHD can create all kinds of challenges in the workplace. Like a list of infinite things to do and to remember. A busy, ever-changing schedule. And co-workers who don’t always know what’s going on in your mind.
There’s a lot to figure out. But recently, Rae Jacobson found herself wondering what it's like on the other side — to manage someone who’s neurodivergent and still figuring it out.
So, Rae called her former boss, Caroline Miller, the editorial director of the Child Mind Institute.
On this episode of Hyperfocus, Rae and Caroline go over this question and Caroline shares some advice on ADHD at work — for employees and managers alike.
To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the Hyperfocus podcast page at Understood.org
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
Related resources
- “Masking my ADHD at work was exhausting, so I stopped”
- Workplace supports: A guide for employees
- 3 big myths (and truths) about workplace accommodations
- How to ask for a workplace accommodation
Timestamps
(03:49) Caroline’s first thoughts on working with Rae
(09:16) Neurodiversity initiatives: Trends vs. real support
(17:04) “Hope is not a plan”
(22:05) Caroline’s keys for hiring
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