Undiagnosed Learning Disabilities in Adults: The Hiring System Wasn’t Built for You Either was originally published on Mentra.
The current system for identifying neurodivergent talent relies on a process that systematically excludes the people it is trying to support. Right now, if you want to access neurodivergent-friendly hiring, workplace accommodations, or targeted career support, the first thing you are asked to do is identify yourself. You tick a box. You disclose a diagnosis. You self-report. This system has a fundamental problem. The people who most need support are frequently the people least likely to use…
