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Being a Good Colleague to Someone Who’s Quietly Neurodivergent

Posted on 17 January 202614 January 2026 by Andrew at Quietly Neurodivergent

You might have a colleague who is bright and reliable but often quiet, hard to read or exhausted after busy days. Maybe they’ve told you they are autistic or ADHD, or maybe you just have a sense that the world takes more effort for them. This guide offers practical, plain-English ways to be a good colleague: clearer emails, reasonable notice, respecting headphone time, avoiding minimising jokes and gossip, and remembering you don’t have to fix them to make work a little kinder.

Applying for Jobs When You’re Quietly Neurodivergent: Disclosing, Not Disclosing, and Finding What Fits

Posted on 16 January 202615 January 2026 by Andrew at Quietly Neurodivergent

Job applications are hard work for most people. When you’re quietly neurodivergent, they can feel like an extra unpaid job. You’re writing forms and preparing for interviews while also deciding whether to mention autism, ADHD or related differences at all. This guide explores the real fear of being filtered out or treated as a box-ticking exercise, and offers gentle, practical ideas on when to disclose, when not to, and how to ask for adjustments in plain English.

Small Fidgets and Comfort Objects for Neurodivergent Brains in Meetings

Posted on 10 January 20263 January 2026 by Andrew at Quietly Neurodivergent

If you fidget constantly in meetings and worry it looks unprofessional, you’re not alone. For many autistic and ADHD people, small, quiet fidgets and discreet earplugs are genuine focus tools, not bad habits. This article looks at why they help, how to choose subtle options that work in your environment, and what to say if someone asks, “Are you paying attention?”

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How to Support a Quietly Neurodivergent Employee: A Practical Guide for Managers

Posted on 22 December 202520 December 2025 by Andrew at Quietly Neurodivergent

Many managers want to support neurodivergent staff but quietly worry about getting it wrong. This article explains what “quietly neurodivergent” can look like at work, why masking and exhaustion are so common, and how clear expectations, written follow-up and small adjustments can make a big difference. It’s written in plain English so a neurodivergent person can share it with their line manager and say, “This is quite close to my experience.”

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