Legal Wellbeing

Neurodivergence

BarTalk turns neurodivergence into a concrete management agenda

BarTalk notes that roughly 20% of adults are neurodivergent and cites US research suggesting 12.

BY WELLBEING DESK · MAY 13, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

BarTalk notes that roughly 20% of adults are neurodivergent and cites US research suggesting 12.5% of lawyers have ADHD, then translates that reality into practical workplace changes. The most actionable recommendations are simple but management-intensive: predictable schedules, agendas in advance, written instructions, flexible work arrangements, sensory adjustments, clear communication and permission to recover after overwhelm.

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