Topic

Work

A practical route through identifying barriers, requesting adjustments and finding support to get or stay in work.

Start with the task and environment

A diagnosis alone does not say which adjustment will help. Look at the specific barrier: interruptions, unclear priorities, sensory load, verbal-only instructions, unpredictable changes, travel or fatigue.

The ACAS neurodiversity guide pairs common barriers with adjustment examples.

  • Record concrete examples and their impact.
  • Choose one or two changes to test first.
  • Agree how and when the adjustment will be reviewed.

Sources & further reading

Explore the original sources.

Official guidanceAcas

Adjustments for neurodiversity

Practical workplace guidance with specific examples of reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent workers, covering concentration, communication, organisation, sensory overload, time management and changes at work.

Evidence note

Authoritative Acas guidance specifically focused on neurodivergent workers. It gives practical examples such as quiet working areas, headphones, screen filters, written instructions broken into steps, visual planners, regular check-ins, additional reminders, extra planning time and advance warning of workplace changes. Acas stresses that adjustments should be based on the individual rather than diagnosis alone, and that workers do not necessarily need a formal diagnosis before support is considered.

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