In this episode of Creating Employment for Neurodivergent People, host Judith Weigle interviews Tessa McEvoy, an autistic adult, digital designer, and animator, about what meaningful neurodivergent employment actually looks like. This includes finding environments that work for Tessa’s sensory needs, processing abilities and social skills. Tessa shares the real challenges she has navigated in the workplace, workplace accommodations that benefit both employee and employer, this conversation centers on trust, respectful communication, and authenticity as foundations for success.

A little bit about Tessa

Tessa McEvoy is autistic graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in digital design. Her c ...