The Neurodiverging Podcast

Autism and Overwhelm at Work with Danielle Sullivan

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Jun 30, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Diamond Industry Job

  • Danielle Sullivan briefly worked at a jewelry store selling engagement rings.
  • She quit because she felt the materials were unethically sourced and the sales tactics were dishonest.
INSIGHT

Ethics in the Workplace

  • Autistic people often struggle with workplace ethics.
  • They find it difficult to subvert their own ethics, impacting employability and promotions.
INSIGHT

The 40-Hour Workweek and Autistic Burnout

  • Danielle Sullivan couldn't maintain a 40-hour workweek due to autistic fatigue and burnout.
  • This is compounded by masking, communication expectations, and sensory overwhelm.
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