Neurodiversity & Whistleblowing
From Whistleblowers of America Roundtable by Whistleblowers of America
January 3, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 3 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of neurodiversity on whistleblowing and workplace dynamics.
Research has reviewed factors related to employees on the neurodivergent spectrum and how that impacts their performance. It also has implications when they discover wrongdoing and file complaints. This discussion will focus on the definition around neurodivergent and the autism spectrum and how these characteristics and communications style matter in the workplace. Panelists will share information and lead a discussion on neurodivergent whistleblowers who have spoken up when neurotypical colleagues stayed silent, and experienced consequences as a result. Retaliation might have a greater impact on neurodivergent employees who then might be more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress.
People in this episode
Host: Whistleblowers of America
Guest: Panelists
Topics covered
- neurodiversity
- whistleblowing
- workplace communication
- retaliation
- mental health
- autism spectrum
Keywords
- neurodiversity
- whistleblowing
- autism spectrum
- workplace
- retaliation
- mental health
- depression
- anxiety
- stress
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