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Is it best to keep quiet

Bumblebee

 Whats the general view on telling people around you about ASD?

Does it tend to help or does it just add further complications?

There's some people I want to tell and others I feel I should but wouldn't know where to begin.

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  • I think it is better to not mention it unless you absolutely have to as most people will form an opinion based on what they think ASD is (which will usually be totally wrong)

    I think for work especially it is a hard one because it could explain your social difficulties to an understanding employer or it could backfire and give them a reason to get rid of you/stop you from getting a promotion

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    NAS62563 said:
    I think it is better to not mention it unless you absolutely have to as most people will form an opinion based on what they think ASD is (which will usually be totally wrong)

    Yes - I think 'Rain Man' has killed the careers of many highly competent Aspies.   They suddenly see you as a grenade with the pin pulled out.    Too dangerous to have around or consider for promotion and needs to be 'managed out' as quickly as possible..

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  • in reply to NAS62563
    NAS62563 said:
    I think it is better to not mention it unless you absolutely have to as most people will form an opinion based on what they think ASD is (which will usually be totally wrong)

    Yes - I think 'Rain Man' has killed the careers of many highly competent Aspies.   They suddenly see you as a grenade with the pin pulled out.    Too dangerous to have around or consider for promotion and needs to be 'managed out' as quickly as possible..

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