When your brain works differently, AI isn’t a luxury—it’s accessibility

The article discusses how AI tools can serve as accessibility aids for neurodivergent professionals by compensating for challenges in executive function. The author, who has co-occurring autism and ADHD, describes building AI-powered systems to manage tasks like email triage and organization, which typically consume disproportionate cognitive resources. This approach helps mitigate the conflict between autistic and ADHD tendencies, improving productivity and reducing daily exhaustion.