DevEx Talks ep 6 - Working Neurodivergent: What Helps, What Doesn't

In this episode, we explore neurodiversity in tech and beyond with guests Carl Alexander and Zach Stepek. They share firsthand experiences of what has helped them thrive as neurodivergent professionals and what has not. Together, they discuss the importance of community as a key factor in empowerment, growth, and long-term success for neurodivergent individuals in both work and life.

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1:05 - Intro guests

4:00 - Types of brains and neurodiversity

8:00 - Masking being neurodivergent

16:50 - How did we figure out we were neurodivergent?

17:48 - Coping mechanisms and techniques

27:50 - Good habits outside of work

44:50 - The more you've learned, the more sensitive you become

53:28 - Finding the right balance

56:04 - Communities like Merge-Forward helped create the Neurodiversity group in the OSS

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