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What is Sensory Needs

Cases on Organizational Communication and Understanding Understudied Groups
Commonly describes some people’s sensitivity to noise or light due to a variety of factors; some neurodivergent people are easily overstimulated by excessive sound or brightness, so they utilize tools such as earplugs or sunglasses to keep from becoming overwhelmed. Other sensory needs include sensitivity to textures (such as clothing or food textures) or smells.
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Seeing (Speaking) Through Her Eyes (Brain): Louisa's Journey
Courtney D. Fallon (Missouri State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3753-7.ch005
Abstract
This case study examines the experience of Louisa, a new employee at a conflict resolution consulting firm, as she navigates her ADHD and the workplace. She faces ableist biases in the organizational culture at her job that cause her to question her own abilities. Louisa's Journey follows Louisa's interactions with her team as she struggles with her skills as a professional in her field and as a neurodivergent person who needs accommodations to function and prosper in her daily life. Louisa soon finds that the nuances of disclosure and workplace inclusivity are incredibly challenging for her, especially as someone with an invisible disability. She struggles to balance her ambitions in the company, her needs as a neurodivergent person, and the complexities of her identity. This case study challenges readers to consider how organizational culture can contribute to ableism, especially toward neurodivergent people and others with invisible disabilities.
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