TestBash Spring 2023 - ADHD and Me: How Neurodivergence Boosts My Testing - Karen Todd

Questions Answered Live

@jenbauer - How do you ā€œfeel outā€ within a work team (leaders) who can be trusted about our mental challenges? Do you have any helpful topics that you start with?

@fullsnacktester - For any of us watching, who might be able to relate but have no diagnosis, is there a safe way for us to get support?

Questions Not Answered Live

Anonymous - Any good advice how to make the company see that not only tolerance for skin color or gender is tolerance, people with superpowers are actually really valuable?

@guimess - When you are in a depressive sort of mode, what do you find most important to remember? Do you find it generally possible to do so?

Anonymous - How do you deal with to-do lists the times when you don’t find focus?

@megsberry - Could you please recommend resources that helped you grow as a tester and a Neurodiverse person - maybe particular courses or speakers, books, learning paths.

@gemma.hill1987 - First of all you’re great and I love you :purple_heart: Secondly, can you share some tips on getting to know yourself?

Anonymous - I talked to a manager about my similar struggles, and used the info against me. There’s a big stigma. Any advice on balancing need for support and staying safe?

@rumikon - When something is so clear in your head but struggle to clearly express it (bug, comment) verbally/written, how do you get over those hurdles and/or frustration

Anonymous - Have you ended up using some medication for your condition? Because I suffer from the same and have finally been able to start working after 30+ years now

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