The Lesbian Agenda Blog

Professionalism is often framed as neutral, but for neurodivergent employees it functions as a test of emotional conformity. Workplaces reward unspoken norms and intuition while penalizing those who need clarity, structure, or explicit expectations to do their best work. When rules shift without explanation, professionalism becomes a moving target—and neurodivergent employees are set up to fail based on tone, not performance.