How to Process a Layoff When You're Autistic or Have ADHD

Processing a layoff is different when you're autistic or have ADHD. Brett Whitmarsh, host of The AuDHD Boss, shares what he learned in the ten months after his own layoff from a twelve-year corporate role, and what actually helped him grieve, rest, and figure out what came next.

In this episode, Brett covers:

• Why a layoff isn't a reflection of your performance, even when it feels personal
• How to let yourself grieve a job loss without rushing past it
• Why taking time before making major decisions matters, especially with a severance package
• How to turn your job history into a list of transferable skills
• Why applying through AI-driven hiring platforms alone often isn't enough, and how to use personal connections instead
• Where to find real support without paying for resources that should be free

Brett also references the exercise from his Drains & Sparks: An AuDHD Workplace Workbook, and shares the personal decision-making mistake he made in the weeks right after his own layoff.