My employee has just disclosed that he is neurodivergent: How do I handle it?
Published on: 24/09/2026
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Isabelle Mannix Solicitor at RDJ LLP
Isabelle Mannix Solicitor at RDJ LLP
Isabelle Mannix

Isabelle is a Solicitor practising as part of the firm’s Employment team. She has experience in both contentious and non-contentious aspects of employment law including claims for unfair dismissal, equality and discrimination, redundancy, and protected disclosures.

Isabelle also provides advice on grievances, bullying and harassment investigations, and disciplinary and performance issues. She has experience in the defence of claims before the Workplace Relations Commission, the Labour Court and the Courts.

Leah Moriarty Solicitor, RDJ LLP
Leah Moriarty Solicitor, RDJ LLP
Leah Moriarty
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Leah is a Solicitor, practising as part of the firm’s Employment team. Having trained with RDJ, she has gained experience across the firm’s main practice areas including litigation & dispute resolution and corporate & commercial before specialising in employment law.  Leah has already demonstrated a strong commitment to advocating for employers and navigating the complexities of the employment law landscape with insight.

Leah advises employers across various sectors, on both contentious and non-contentious aspects of employment law. Leah regularly reviews contracts of employment, company handbooks, policies and procedures and tailors them to meet the specific needs of RDJ clients. Leah has experience in the defence of claims before the Workplace Relations Commission, the Labour Court and the Courts. Leah is a contributor to Legal Island and regularly publishes RDJ Insights on employment law issues.

Emma Wroblewski Trainee Solicitor at RDJ LLP
Emma Wroblewski Trainee Solicitor at RDJ LLP
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It is estimated that as many as 15-20% of the global population could have some form of neurodivergence. Neurodivergence is an umbrella term that typically includes autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and specific learning disorders (SLD), sometimes referred to as ‘dyslexia’. 

Employers wondering how they can support neurodivergent employees and encountering requests for reasonable accommodation for the first time may face new and unfamiliar challenges. Unfortunately, it is not always obvious what this means in practice and what an employer’s obligations are. In this article, we look at how and why it is crucial for employers to ensure reasonable accommodations are considered and put in place for those employees who need them.

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Disclaimer The information in this article is provided as part of Legal Island's Employment Law Hub. We regret we are not able to respond to requests for specific legal or HR queries and recommend that professional advice is obtained before relying on information supplied anywhere within this article. This article is correct at 24/09/2026
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