How to Support Parents of Neurodivergent Children at Work

Parents of neurodivergent children experience challenges that are hard to explain — and often invisible — at work. Unpredictable schedules, burnout, and the varying levels of care required often cause these parents to exit the workforce at very high rates. But this atypical parenting situation has also allowed these parents to develop skills that would benefit their organizations — if only their organizations would provide them the resources to not just stay in the workforce, but to thrive in it. The authors, both parents of neurodivergent children, share their experiences navigating these parenting journeys while at work, and offer strategies for organizations to give their employees the support they need.