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ADHD at mahi (work) 

The experience of being neurodivergent in the workplace is often misunderstood. Our powerfully active senses mean we notice everything and can be an asset to any organisation, but they can also lead to overstimulation and overwhelm. Time-blindness and neurodivergent burnout can be misunderstood as being lazy or 'careless'.

You are protected by the Human Rights Act 1993 and Employment Relations Act 2000

This collection of resources addresses the issues neurodivergent people face in the workplace every day, and provides ways for employers to support neurodivergent kaimahi (staff) to can continue to be assets.

ADHD at work - know your employment rights - article by Ashleigh Fechney

The pros and cons of spidey senses - Anna Kirtlan - blog and audio (20 mins). 

Reasonable accommodation guidelines - Human Rights Commission 

Autism, ADHD and AuDHD at work - Autism New Zealand 

Managing ADHD and work stress - Jock Matthews - video (10 mins) 

10 tips to work productively from home - Brett Harrington - video (5 mins) 


Brain hacks for increasing productivity at work - Jock Matthews - video (10 mins) 

How to lose a job in 10 days - Liz Tibbutt - video (25 mins) 

Neurodiversity as a competitive advantage - Robert D. Austin, Harvard Business Review.