How to Talk to Your Manager About Neurotypical Communication Styles

Claire Odom has always worked in the disability inclusion world, even before she knew she had ADHD. When she related a little bit too much to everyone’s answers in an ADHD focus group, she knew it was time to get evaluated.  

Now, Claire is a psychotherapist at a private practice that embraces neurodiversity. She’s also a disability inclusion consultant for Understood’s Workplace team, which focuses on building stronger, more equitable, and more inclusive work environments.  

Listen to this week’s episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?! for advice on how to navigate the workplace with learning and thinking differences. 

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.  

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.  

Related resources

• Understood’s Workplace resources
• Accommodations: What they are and how they work
• 32 examples of workplace accommodations
• What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

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