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What to Say (and Not Say) When Employees Share ADHD or Autism
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- Sep 22, 2025
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Summary
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