Beneath the Resume

When Steven Atme received his autism diagnosis as a child, he and his parents began a shared journey of understanding and growth. That path, built on patience, curiosity, and compassion, later guided him from his first job at McDonald’s and his many volunteer roles to...

When Sydney Elaine Butler was six years old, they were diagnosed with autism. At the time, they did not understand what that meant, only that certain things in life felt harder for them than for others. Years later, at 21, they also received a diagnosis of complex...

For years, Colin Murphy sensed he processed information differently. Diagnosed with dyslexia at around age 12, he has lived with it for nearly three decades. In recent years, he has also recognized traits of ADHD in himself. While he has not received a formal...

When Roger Jones received his diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 1 and ADHD (inattentive type) in October of last year, it was like the missing puzzle piece finally fell into place. “My brain tends to buzz with many different thoughts simultaneously,...

For most of her life, Amrrita Chopraa had no words to explain the challenges she faced. Within the cultural context of India, where she was raised, autism and ADHD were rarely spoken about and awareness was limited. It wasn’t until April 2023 that she finally received...

For Manshuk Ahmetzhan, a certified HR Specialist with international expertise, understanding neurodiversity didn’t begin with her own diagnosis, but with her son’s. During the pandemic, like many parents, she faced sudden disruption. Schools and daycares closed, and...

Paul Sherman was 62 when the pieces of his life finally clicked into place In 2018, he received a diagnosis of Autism Level 1. “It was a very late diagnosis,” he says, reflecting on a career that spanned military service, working as an electronics technician, and...

It wasn’t until the age of 40 that Kelly Crabbé, a DevOps Engineer at Loop Earplugs, finally received the diagnoses that made sense of a lifetime of internal contradictions: Autism Level 1 and ADHD, combined type. Before that, there had been a revolving door of labels...

Meet Louise Leroy, an IT Consultant at Passwerk, whose story exemplifies neurodiversity workplace success. When Louise was diagnosed with autism in 2018, it brought clarity but not immediate answers. At the time, she was still navigating short-term student jobs, often...

When Hannelore Coeckelberghs received her autism diagnosis eight years ago, it helped her understand years of workplace challenges that had often left her feeling overwhelmed and unsupported. That diagnosis, while late, became a critical turning point. Early Jobs and...