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Adult diagnosis - experiences informing work

JohnnyBeGood

Hi

I'm looking at getting a formal diagnosis, after speaking to a psychologist who can help me with it. I mostly want it for myself, my own understanding, and not feeling like a "fraud" in the ND community. 

However, I would love for a diagnosis to allow me to gain some kind of understanding of me by my work place (at least my managers). 

What experiences have you guys had with informing your work places of your diagnosis? I have read a post where someone had a very negative experience. I am wondering what other experiences people have had. Especially where adjustments had been made to accommodate. 

Cheers

Dave

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  • i told my employer and suddenly their was a huge fuss and i sorta had to tell them that the fuss was stressing me out. So many meetings OMG. 

    I asked for a pair of headphones and permission to wear them all the time. Yes i had to ask for permission because the employer is responsible if u get ear infections etc.

    Every employer is different.

    1 year later no one mentions my autism which suits me fine.  I got a really good performance review this year with my manager saying I am improving everyday Slight smile

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  • i told my employer and suddenly their was a huge fuss and i sorta had to tell them that the fuss was stressing me out. So many meetings OMG. 

    I asked for a pair of headphones and permission to wear them all the time. Yes i had to ask for permission because the employer is responsible if u get ear infections etc.

    Every employer is different.

    1 year later no one mentions my autism which suits me fine.  I got a really good performance review this year with my manager saying I am improving everyday Slight smile

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