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Being Neurodivergent 101: What It Is. What It’s Like and How to Help (WIOG 2026 Presentation) This is my presentation for the Water Industry Operations Group (WIOG) conference in May 2026. WIOG (www.wiog.org.nz) is an amazing organisation and I'm grateful to them for this opportunity. The slides are available at my website https://jackpenman.org/wiog-presentat... A gentle introduction to neurodivergence with a focus on two of the most common conditions: ADHD and Autism. In the UK around 80% of adults with ADHD and 90% of adults over the age of 40 with autism remain undiagnosed, rates in New Zealand are likely very similar. Get a lived-experience perspective from someone with both ADHD and autism, exploring how these conditions can present in real-world settings, including the workplace. Organisations that take the time to understand and appropriately accommodate neurodivergent workers often report meaningful long-term benefits, including strong retention, improved problem solving, and diverse cognitive strengths. Research consistently shows that many workplace accommodations are low cost or cost neutral, and when implemented thoughtfully, the resulting benefits can be significant for both employee and employer.

Help For When I Don’t Have the Capacity to Type

There are some periods in which my autism and ADHD really limit what I can do because my available capacity is just way too low. In other words I’m just plain out of spoons. During these periods even basic things like typing feel almost impossible. Late this afternoon was one