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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Neurodivergent Employment Support & Career Coaching | Racheal Pallares (Neurodiversity Training Institute)

In this episode of Creating Employment for Neurodivergent People, I’m joined by Racheal Pallares, CEO and Founder of the Neurodiversity Training Institute, along with co-host John, for a conversation about finding and sustaining neurodivergent-friendly employment.

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.

John also shares his lived experience navigating today’s job market, including the difference between working in environments that supported his access needs versus those that created barriers.

Workplace Training for Neurodivergent Individuals

Support for autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexic, and dyspraxic adults, including:

• Job search coaching

• Career coaching for the unmasked professional

• Workplace success strategies for executive functioning challenges

• Productivity tools designed for neurodivergent brains

Training and consultation that helps organizations:

• Improve communication and productivity

• Implement accommodations that actually work

• Design workplace policies that support autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD professionals

• Rethink environments that weren’t built with neurodivergent people.

Why This Conversation Matters?

Neurodivergent adults are capable, skilled, and innovative—but often excluded by outdated workplace structures. This episode highlights practical solutions for both job seekers and employers looking to build inclusive, sustainable work environments.

Who Is Racheal Pallares?

*CEO and Founder of the Neurodiversity Training Institute.

*Career Coach and Corporate Trainer

*Organizational Psychologist

*Corporate Recruiter

www.NeurodiversityTrainingInstitute.com

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Living Independently with an Aide w/ John McFadden and Kate Waltermeyer

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In this episode of Creating Communities for Neurodivergent People, we explore how learning and growth continue long after high school for neurodivergent individuals. Even as adults living independently, executive function and social learning remain essential parts of daily life.

Key topics include:

• Kate’s unique perspective as both John’s aide and someone who has ADHD and is on the Autism Spectrum

• The value and challenges of self-diagnosis as people age

• Kate’s lived experiences with ADHD (focus challenges, hyper-fixation, depression/anxiety, sleep and eating difficulties, and task overwhelm)

• Autism-related needs such as safe spaces, sensory sensitivities, overstimulation, and managing strong emotions

• How Kate and John support each other’s learning in reading, math, cooking, executive function, and social skills

• Why empathy, patience, and mutual respect create a strong aide–client relationship

• The ongoing importance of education and community engagement for neurodivergent adults

Takeaways:

Education never ends, being in community is vital, and independence is an evolving process supported by understanding and collaboration.

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