Scouts – Quietly Neurodivergent

Ear Protection for Neurodivergent Brains: When Sound Is Too Much and What You Can Do

Andrew at Quietly Neurodivergent — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:55:56 +0000

Background noise doesn’t have to be painful to be exhausting. In this article I share how I use noise-reducing ear plugs and earbuds as an autistic adult in open-plan offices, at Beavers and in everyday life, and offer practical, safety-aware ideas you can adapt to find what works for your own sensory system.

Telling People You’re Neurodivergent: Who, When, and Whether to Say Anything

Andrew at Quietly Neurodivergent — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:34:11 +0000

Deciding whether to tell people you’re neurodivergent can feel huge. This article explores the pros and cons of disclosure with family, at work and in community roles, and shares how I’ve handled it so far as an autistic adult, employee, PhD student, parent and Beaver Scout Leader.