What to Say (and Not Say) When Employees Share ADHD or Autism

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The AuDHD Boss: Neurodiversity at Work with Brett Whitmarsh

Brett, The AuDHD Boss

30 episodes

5 days ago

Helping neurodivergent professionals thrive at work. Hosted by Brett Whitmarsh—an autistic, ADHD corporate leader—this podcast offers practical advice, unfiltered stories, and expert interviews about navigating the workplace as a neurodivergent employee or manager. Topics include unmasking, burnout, feedback, accommodations, and more. New episodes weekly. 👉 Visit audhdboss.com + brettwhitmarsh.substack.com

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What to Say (and Not Say) When Employees Share ADHD or Autism

The AuDHD Boss: Neurodiversity at Work with Brett Whitmarsh

14 minutes 22 seconds

1 week ago

What to Say (and Not Say) When Employees Share ADHD or Autism

When an employee shares that they have ADHD or autism, how should a manager respond? What words build trust, and what words damage it?

In this episode, Brett — The AuDHD Boss — shares a manager’s guide to responding with empathy, professionalism, and support when someone discloses ADHD or autism at work. Drawing on 12+ years of leadership experience as an autistic manager with ADHD, Brett breaks down:

✅ What to say (and what NOT to say) when employees disclose ADHD or autism
✅ Why every ADHD and autistic experience is unique — and why curiosity matters
✅ Common mistakes managers make that harm trust and productivity
✅ How simple accommodations can improve performance for everyone

This episode is both a guide for managers and a resource for employees who want to share this with their bosses or HR teams. If you’re working toward a more inclusive workplace, this conversation will help.

🌐 More from Brett:

Website → audhdboss.com
Substack → brettwhitmarsh.substack.com
YouTube → YouTube.com/@audhdboss