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Understood.org "Neurodiversity at Work" Survey: Focus on Generation Z

Understood.org and The Harris Poll "Neurodiversity at Work" survey explored Generation Z's experience in the workplace, as compared to other generations. Key findings below:

  • Gen Zers are significantly more likely than any other generation to report having any learning and thinking differences [LTD] (51% Gen Z vs. 38% Millennials, 20% Gen X, 9% Boomers)

  • Gen Z are significantly more likely than older generations to report having a learning and thinking difference (30% Gen Z vs. 14% Gen X, 6% Boomers), being diagnosed with ADHD (25% vs. 9%, 2%), or being neurodivergent (14% vs. 3%, 1%)

  • Gen Zers are significantly more likely than any other generation to say they have asked an employer for a workplace accommodation (42% Gen Z vs. 27% Millennials, 21% Gen X, 13% Boomers)

  • Among those who have asked for a workplace accommodation, Gen Zers are significantly more likely to say their request has been denied (45% vs. 28% Millennials, 29% Gen X, 26% Boomers)

  • Among those who have not asked for a workplace accommodation, Gen Zers are significantly more likely than older generations to agree that they have not asked for one because of the stigmas associated with needing them (50% Gen Z vs. 33% Gen X, 22% Boomers)

This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Understood.org in April 2024, among 2,088 U.S. adults ages 18 plus.