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