58: Neurodiversity at Work: A Clinician Explains Why Workplace Accommodations Go Wrong & How to Do Better

Featuring:Matthew Seneshen, clinical counselor & educator specializing in neurodiversity and workplace mental healthHow do you survive at work when the system expects you to prove you’re struggling before it offers help?In this episode, we explore:Neurodiversity & IdentityEarly diagnosis, dysgraphia, and processing differencesShifting from “broken” to understanding neurodivergence as natural variationWorkplace RealityWhy accommodations often fail in real-world settingsThe gap between inclusive policies and actual day-to-day experiencesStigma, “othering,” and the pressure to self-discloseSystems & ModelsMedical model vs. social model of disabilityIntroducing the biopsychosocial approach to workplace supportWhy workplaces struggle to implement meaningful changeUniversal Design & SolutionsMoving from individual accommodations to universal workplace designCollaborative, proactive support instead of reactive gatekeepingWhy supporting all workers improves outcomes (and retention)Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHow to communicate needs without over-pathologizing yourselfKnowing your “line” at work before burnout hitsNavigating conflict with managers and systemsMental Health & MeaningSeparating your worth from productivityValues-based work and identity outside of your jobGrief, burnout, and rebuilding a sense of selfKey Questions Answered in the Audio:Why do workplaces require proof of struggle before offering support?How do you know in advance if an accommodation will be helpful or sustainable?How do you advocate for yourself without oversharing or stigmatizing yourself?https://walktalkcounselling.com/aboutEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-seneshen-5347ab172/Connect With Us!ndreportpod.comFollow us on all the socials @NDreportpod