Neurodivergence in the Game Development
Most of us game devs hold some degree of divergence. If you fall into the typical box, don't worry: you are not alone. The game industry is filled with neurodivergent people, and it is a place where you can be yourself, be accepted, and thrive. But if you are a typical person, you should be at least aware of the differences and how to deal with them.
IGDA (International Game Developers Association) ran a research in 2023 about disability and they found a shocking number of 44% of game professionals holds some degree of neurodivergence. Check it out here the full report.
The person who is writing this article (AKA myself, yay!) is an autistic person, with triple exptionalities (giftedness, ADHD, and autism). I am also a teacher for more than 10 years and I have been trying to understand how to deal with neurodivergent students in the classroom for a while. Please, allow me to share some of my insights and experiences with you.