Work and Thrive with a Divergent Mind

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This book is a practical resource for neurodivergent people and their allies to learn easy-to-implement strategies to support their careers and well-being. What are the challenges and difficulties neurodivergent people face at work? How does neurodivergence affect the use of their skills, knowledge, and know-how? How does a strength-based approach make people more resourceful and resilient in a work setting? What workable solutions can neurodivergent people implement to enhance their professional experience? Based on these questions, the author communicates from a scientific and first-person perspective how a divergent mind can affect you and get you ahead in your professional life. She highlights the value and importance of self-knowledge, and leads the reader through a self-assessment to acknowledge their achievements, identify their resources, set future goals, and work out actionable steps. The focus lies on the individual's strengths to use and build on their existing capacities. Neurotypical and neurodivergent populations both benefit from reasonable workplace adjustments and strength-based self-help practices. When they join forces, they can lift barriers. As a result, meaningful inclusion becomes possible, and workplaces reflect the actual diversity of our civilisation. Work and Thrive with a Divergent Mind addresses inclusivity issues head-on and helps neurodivergent people cope better at work, prevent stress and anxiety, and fend for themselves, and invites their allies to join them.