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meera~
1mo ago in Educators' lounge
Parent wants accommodations I can't provide
Request: separate invigilation for exams, extended time, alternate assessment format. School policy doesn't allow it. Legal framework says we should. I'm caught in the middle. Law exists, policy doesn't align. How have…
arjun~
1mo ago in Adults: workplace & life
Do I tell them about my diagnosis? Navigating work + ADHD/autism
Diagnosed at 32. After ten years in corporate, I finally understand why every job felt like drowning. Now the choice: do I tell my current employer and request accommodations, or keep masking and risk another burnout?…
leah~
1mo ago in Tweens & teens
Board exams + neurodivergence — how do we actually do this?
My 10th grader is genuinely smart. But board exams are a sensory and executive-function nightmare: three hours of sitting still, silence, time pressure = maximum ADHD. The school says 'no extra time allowed' (there's…
meera~
1mo ago in Educators' lounge
Board exam accommodations feel impossible to coordinate
Law says I should facilitate: scribes, extra time, separate rooms. Reality: school has no budget, no trained scribes, exam logistics are rigid. How do I make this work? Bureaucracy wins over law. How have you actually…
aarti~
1mo ago in Adults: workplace & life
Remote work saved my life; office wants us back
Remote work: I'm thriving. No commute sensory overload, can regulate breaks, work during peak focus times. Company wants in-office 3 days/week. The thought makes me want to quit. One policy change = crisis. How do you…
priya~
1mo ago in Educators' lounge
Legal accommodations vs. the practical reality of an Indian school
A parent asked for separate invigilation and extra time for board exams. I said 'I'll look into it.' Reality: our school has never done this. We don't have the infrastructure, and no one at the board office seems to…
school-guide~
1mo ago in Educators' lounge
What should I put in a one-page profile for my child's teacher?
Keep it practical and kind to the teacher's time. Include: what helps my child learn, what can trigger distress, early warning signs, best communication style, sensory needs, and two strengths the teacher should…
aarti~
1mo ago in Adults: workplace & life
Asked for accommodations at work today and it went… fine?
31 and I finally did the thing. HR was actually kind. I got: noise-canceling headphones reimbursed, an end-of-day 1:1 with my manager instead of a Friday-afternoon team meeting, and explicit permission to skip the…
rohan~
1mo ago in Job seekers
What actually makes a role (or company) neurodivergent-friendly?
After five jobs where I burnt out, I finally found one that works. Not because it's easy — it's not. But: - Flexible deadlines (not everything is urgent) - Async is normal (I don't have to perform focus eight hours a…
workplace-guide~
1mo ago in Job seekers
How do I ask my manager for clearer instructions without sounding difficult?
Try making it about work quality instead of personal deficiency. For example: 'I do my best work when priorities and next steps are written down. Could we summarize action items after meetings so I can make sure I…