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2025
How to Spot and Prevent Burnout in Neurodivergent Employees
Jun06
Image by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels According to the 2025 Burnout Report, 97% of individuals described experiencing high pressure and stress over the last year. The same report also found that 1 in 5 employees admitted that their work performance was impacted by high levels of stress. As a nation,
How Employers Can Embrace Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Jun04
Cottonbro Studio: from Pexels At Exceptional Individuals we specialise in supporting Neurodivergent individuals in work and assisting employers to foster more inclusive work environments. As a Neurodivergent individual, I found navigating the job market challenging and it took a social enterprise specialising in neurodiversity to find a good fit.
Neurodivergence and Building Resilience at Work
May29
Featured image by Photo by energepic.com from Pexels Mental resilience is an essential skill to master for achieving positive well-being at work. Each and every job has aspects which one might find challenging, and working through these challenges requires resilience and practice. Research suggests that individuals who are neurodivergent
10 Diversity & Inclusion Strategies for the Workplace
May27
Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash Diversity and inclusion strategies are vital for building respectful, equitable, and thriving workplaces. When embedded into everyday culture, they empower individuals to be their authentic selves and enhance organisational performance. From innovation to employee wellbeing, inclusive environments drive positive change, benefiting people,
Why Are Routines So Important for Autistic People?
Apr11
Featured Image by Yogendra Singh Pixabay In life, things can often be unpredictable, and we learn to face things that we might not be prepared for. But for autistic people, that can be very difficult, and there needs to be some structure for the best person they can be
Sound in the Workplace – How it Affects Employees with Autism
Mar14
Featured image by Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels Updated on 2nd April 2025. Autistic people can be more sensitive to sound than their non-autistic peers can. In the workplace, autistic people can find sound more unbearable due to triggers such as constant chatter and equipment including photocopiers. Find out more about what
2024
What is Regressive Autism?
Nov13
Featured image by Shravan K Acharya on Unsplash Regressive autism occurs when a child, after developing typically, loses previously acquired skills such as language and social abilities, usually between 15-30 months. The cause is unclear, possibly involving genetic and environmental factors. Early intervention with therapies like ABA can help
ADHD & Vision Problems: What is the Link?
Oct07
Featured Image by Hiki App, Unsplash Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has the chance to be linked to vision impairment or discomfort, as it is difficult to focus, track or process visual information. Vision discomfort can affect concentration, reading, and learning, particularly with children and teenagers. How does ADHD affect