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Neurodiversity and performance concerns — DOccMed MCQ

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A software tester with ADHD has missed deadlines since moving to an open-plan office and hot-desking. He performs well in quiet sprints, uses noise-cancelling headphones and has asked for written task priorities. What reasonable adjustment should be recommended?

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Correct answer: B — Provide quiet workspace, written priorities and structured check-ins

The requested adjustments directly address concentration, task prioritisation and environmental distraction. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act are individualised and should be considered before capability escalation where disability-related disadvantage is likely. Full psychiatric records are unnecessary and disproportionate. Salary reduction is not a health-support measure.

Reference: Equality Act 2010; Acas reasonable adjustments guidance