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Will a diagnosis effect my job application?

Adam

I was hoping someone might be able to offer me some advice. I am about to start a new chapter of my life and i am thinking about doing a teaching course in the hopes of becoming a primary school teacher. I am a self diagnosed high functioning autistic and i want to arrange an appointment with my doctor and start the process of getting my diagnosis. I have no idea if getting my diagnosis would have any influence when i am ready to apply for the job. I am not sure if a medical check is something that would be done and if it was and my autism was on record that it would make it difficult or impossible to become a teacher.

I would really appreciate any guidance, advice or just thoughts on this.

Thank you so much for your help guys.

Adam

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  • I'm a teacher and was recently diagnosed.  I think teaching is a great job but the first few years are hard. Then you get into the swing of things.  I really don't know about disclosing to prospective employers.  I disclosed to manager but had worked there some years. I generally think the education sector is very supportive of neurodiverse individuals. Autism doesn't make anything impossible but be mindful of your mental health. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. 

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  • I'm a teacher and was recently diagnosed.  I think teaching is a great job but the first few years are hard. Then you get into the swing of things.  I really don't know about disclosing to prospective employers.  I disclosed to manager but had worked there some years. I generally think the education sector is very supportive of neurodiverse individuals. Autism doesn't make anything impossible but be mindful of your mental health. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. 

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