What This Guide Covers
Why work feels harder after medical clearance
How cognitive fatigue and executive dysfunction show up at work
When to adjust quietly vs. formalize support
How to request accommodations using low-risk language
How to protect capacity without over-disclosing
How TBI impacts adults who were already neurodivergent
Gender and masking considerations in workplace recovery
Who This Is For
Adults returning to work after concussion or TBI
Professionals managing invisible disability
Employees unsure whether to disclose or request accommodations
Workers experiencing burnout, fatigue, or inconsistency post-TBI
What This Is (and Is Not)
This is:
a decision-making guide
a workplace systems decoder
a capacity-protection tool
This is not:
medical advice
legal counsel
a performance improvement plan
Returning to work after TBI is not about willpower.
It’s about navigating systems that confuse productivity with capacity.
This guide exists so you can protect your health, your work, and your future without having to choose between silence and exposure.
