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Aspergers and law at work

Royal Blue

Hello everyone. This is my first post although I've been looking at this page lots and found it very helpful. My question is, 

In order to be protected under the equality act of 2010, does it require a professional diagnosis. I haven't been diagnosed, although I know I am on the spectrum. 

Thankyou in advance Blush

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    Wow! Thankyou EintR! That is so very helpful. I did try searching online myself but couldn't find anything as explanatory as what you've shown me. I am having some issues at work. I work very close to my colleagues, we share the same van and work and have breaks together. It's very, very tiring pretending to be Neuro typical everyday. I can't see my work situation changing unless I tell someone that I have Aspergers. It makes me feel so awfully drained and fatigued. My concern was that I could lose my job. I wouldn't tell them how tired it makes me feel as they may think I can't do my job which I can. I just need to be able to be myself so others will understand if I don't get something the 1st time around or that sometimes I want to sit on my own. The other issue is that I wear headphones everyday because I don't like the noise of the machines. I'm sure they think I'm being rude, but I am not. 

  • Hi RoyalBlue

    the following article might be of use as it does highlight to employers that there are staff employed who are not yet diagnosed and may need support.

    “In recent decades, workplace environments have increasingly become open-plan offices, with more distractions and the demand for emotional intelligence, flexibility and adaptability. New demands for flexibility have also affected employers with a shift from prescriptive legislation to framework regulations and guidance (Health and Safety at Work Act 1974).

    This brings specific challenges for people with autism, including distraction, unpredictability and uncertainty. It is also likely that if you have employees born before 1990 that a significant number of them will not have received a diagnosis of autismspectrum disorder (ASD), but could display behaviours and emotions that affect their ability to cope with the work environment”

    https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/manage-autism-workplace/

    it is also worth noting that there can be quite a significant delay in being referred for an assessment and the receipt of your assessment. However your employer might not be aware of such a delay. The workforce is human, so should if it has humanity take on board your needs... bottom line, the better your needs are being supported,  the better you will be at doing your job, which ultimately is good for their business.