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Only 57% of adults ages 18–34 know that neurodivergent people can be successful, compared to 75% of adults ages 45+.¹

02.

Half of adults with learning and thinking differences say that their neurodivergence impacts their holiday season financially with budgeting (52%) and socially with attending and participating in holiday events (52%).²

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In a systematic review of neurodivergent students’ experiences in higher education, anxiety accompanied personal, social and academic aspects of their studies.³

1. Understood.org/ Harris Poll study, (2022). Neurodiversity and social media.
2. Understood.org/ Harris Poll survey, (Oct 2024). Neurodiversity and the holidays.
3. Clouder et al., (2020). Neurodiversity in higher education: A narrative synthesis.

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69% of neurodivergent adults know that employers are required to provide accommodations to employees with disabilities, yet 6 in 10 (60%) feel there is a stigma around asking for support.⁴

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59% worry that disclosing their diagnosis would have a negative impact on their career.⁵

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Among all respondents who requested an accommodation, nearly 1 in 4 (23%) said they lost their job or were demoted after asking.⁶

4, 5, 6 : Understood.org/ Harris Poll survey (U.S., Apr 2024) : Neurodiversity at work. 

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Only 28% of neurodivergent adults say they have enough social support from friends, family, or peers.

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82% report that sensory issues (e.g., overwhelming noise or lighting) cause them to withdraw from social situations.

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Those who feel lonely experience 2x the rate of depression and anxiety compared to less lonely individuals.