Managing ADHD and Dyslexia in the Workplace
Did you know most women get diagnosed with ADHD much later in life than men? That's because how ADHD presents itself in girls is different from how it presents itself in boys, which is what most of the ADHD studies have been on. Being extra talkative, bubbly, and outgoing - traits that many people would classify as gender-conforming - could be signs of ADHD. Regardless of when people with ADHD or a learning disability get diagnosed, it can feel either validating or upsetting. Alex Gilbert was diagnosed early in life and while she felt privileged to be born into a family that could afford access to valuable resources, once she graduated from college, Alex had to learn the hard way that the same resources that had supported her throughout her academic career, simply didn't exist in the workforce. Alex had to learn how to advocate for herself and today, she is helping ADHD and dyslexia patients to do the same through her company Cape-Able Consulting. Alex wants to change the perception around having learning disabilities and/or ADHD, and to empower those who have them. On this episode, Alex opens up about her own journey and shares valuable tips on how people who suffer from ADHD or dyslexia can better advocate for themselves at work.