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When accommodations work but shame persists

I've been using noise-canceling headphones and fidget toys at work for months and my productivity doubled but I still feel embarrassed when colleagues notice.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The stigma around visible differences can persist even after finding effective support strategies.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Learning disabilities and neurodivergent learning styles?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.