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Reasonable adjustments

CFen

I was recently diagnosed with ASD - I am a 30 year old female and work full time in a finance role.

I have asked my employer for reasonable adjustments and HR have advised me that they wouldn't consider anything until I present a report from an expert which identifies what RAs may be beneficial for me. Apparently this is usual procedure, but I don't have anything like this, and I'm not sure if I can obtain it. Has anyone been told anything similar, or know what the law says on this?

Thanks

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  • I presented my diagnosis report to our occupational health. The only reasonable adjustment given in my report was to take regular breaks during long meetings (or avoid them all together).

    Occupational health added some others ie Only be given one task at a time. Be given clear written instructions. Communication via email or Jabba (internal online chat). Finally, take regular breaks.

    I also wear noise cancelling headphones :) 

  • in reply to JohnS

    I didn't get a diagnosis report, just a letter. Were you just given a report or did you have to request it? I suppose it differs by NHS trust

  • in reply to CFen

    I went private and got a letter and a report (including all the results from the ADOS test and AQ form etc.

    But both the letter and report had "recommendations" but looking at my letter it says

    • "It is important to note that ASC is a recognised disability under the Equality Act (2010) and as such 'Reasonable Adjustments' should be made in any workplace or educational setting. These adjustments should be negotiated with employers and tailored to the needs of the individual (for example, if someone finds social interaction extremely stressful and effortful a reasonable adjustment might be permission to miss or take a break during long business meetings)."
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  • in reply to CFen

    I went private and got a letter and a report (including all the results from the ADOS test and AQ form etc.

    But both the letter and report had "recommendations" but looking at my letter it says

    • "It is important to note that ASC is a recognised disability under the Equality Act (2010) and as such 'Reasonable Adjustments' should be made in any workplace or educational setting. These adjustments should be negotiated with employers and tailored to the needs of the individual (for example, if someone finds social interaction extremely stressful and effortful a reasonable adjustment might be permission to miss or take a break during long business meetings)."
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