In this episode of Creating Employment for Neurodivergent People, host Judith Weigle interviews Tessa McEvoy, an autistic adult, digital designer, and animator, about what meaningful neurodivergent employment actually looks like. This includes finding environments that work for Tessa’s sensory needs, processing abilities and social skills. Tessa shares the real challenges she has navigated in the workplace, workplace accommodations that benefit both employee and employer, this conversation centers on trust, respectful communication, and authenticity as foundations for success.

A little bit about Tessa

Tessa McEvoy is autistic graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in digital design. Her current special interests revolve around The Hollywood Tower Hotel attraction located in Disney World because of its art deco style. You can find her Tower of Terror fan illustrations here:

Tony O Tower https://youtube.com/@tonyotower?si=irIoMaiYvcyn4ADG

This interview offers practical insight for employers while validating the lived experience of neurodivergent professionals.

• Supporting neurodivergent talent in the workplace

• Why respectful communication based on trust matters

• Tessa’s creative path as a digital designer & animator

• Balancing strengths and challenges in creative roles

• Recent work experiences, including PostNet

• Securing reasonable accommodations that work for everyone

• The role of comfort objects at work for regulation and focus

• Maintaining authenticity on the job

• Neurodiversity at work beyond compliance

• A message to parents of neurodivergent children

• Neurodivergent job seekers and creatives

• Sustainable, respectful employment

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