2026 Neurodivergent Employment Predictions w/Racheal Pallares, Neurodiversity Training Institute

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In this episode from Creating Employment for Neurodivergent People, host Judith Weigle is joined by Racheal Pallares of the Neurodiversity Training Institute (NDTI) for a grounded, forward-looking conversation about the real trajectory of neurodivergent employment.

This discussion moves past surface-level inclusion messaging to examine career trajectory planning, how employers truly view neurodivergent employees, and an essential reality check: workplace standards must remain high for everyone.

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Who is Racheal Pallares?

Racheal shares how her work supports neurodivergent adults—and parents of neurodivergent young adults—through career coaching, job search guidance, and workplace success strategies. Her approach centers on helping individuals identify what they enjoy, where their strengths lie, and how to build a career that aligns with their interests rather than forcing themselves into unsupportive systems.

What we discuss:

• Career Trajectory Planning for neurodivergent professionals

• How employers evaluate neurodivergent talent in real-world settings

• Why high performance standards must remain consistent

• The difference between accommodation and lowered expectations

• What neurodiversity hiring programs are getting right and wrong

• 2026 predictions for neurodivergent employment, training, and retention

• Accountability, growth, and long-term success in inclusive workplaces

• Neurodivergent professionals planning long-term careers

• Employers, HR leaders, and hiring managers

• Workforce development professionals

• Educators and job coaches

• Policymakers and inclusion leaders

• Anyone interested in evidence-based neurodiversity employment

This conversation emphasizes dignity, competence, accountability, and opportunity: not performative inclusion.

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