How I Manage Work Travel as an Autistic Professional – Essential Accommodations for Conferences & Events

Work travel can be a sensory and social minefield for autistic and ADHD professionals. In this episode, I share my personal strategies and accommodations for handling work trips and conferences more effectively. From sensory tools to masking plans and recovery routines, these tips can help you feel more prepared and less overwhelmed when traveling for work. Tune in to hear practical advice inspired by Dr. Megan Anna Neff’s Autistic Burnout Workbook and my own experiences as an autistic leader. #NeurodivergentWorkplace #Autism #ADHD #WorkTravel #AudHD

Chapters:0:00 – Introduction: Why Work Travel is Challenging for Me1:05 – Sensory Tools: Travel-Friendly Stims2:18 – Planning Downtime & Setting Alarms3:02 – Identifying Quiet Spaces & Exit Strategies3:58 – Adjusting My Masking Plan: Who Can I Unmask With?5:15 – Creating a Recovery Plan for Work Events6:21 – Maintaining Routines on the Road7:46 – Navigating Social Situations & Group Activities8:27 – Food, Water, and Rest – Meeting Basic Needs9:17 – Final Thoughts & Recommended Resources******RESOURCES**********📘Dr. Neff's "Autistic Burnout Workbook": bookshop.org/a/108800/9781507223062📖Self Care for Autistic People: bookshop.org/a/108800/9781507221938🔗Neurodive… Insights (Dr. Neff's website): neurodivergentinsights.com👉🏼Discount code for Dr. Neff's digital tools: AUDHDBOSS 🎥My interview with Dr. Neff: youtu.be/DO-vcVOUFDg