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How to disclose at work.

Rai

Hi all,

I'm currently on placement as part of my degree and I am trying to figure out how to disclose. I am finding the environment very stressful as it's constantly changing, very loud and very bright. I want to continue this work but it's taking it's toll. I have to do a self assessment as part of the related assignment and I am using this to understand my reactions and behaviour from a theoretical standpoint. 

I have realised that I can probably avoid feeling the way I'm feeling right now by disclosing and I have written the assignment with a plan to disclose. The third part of the assignment will be post disclosure, but I have no idea how to actually do it. If I'm honest, they probably already know but that doesn't stop me from feeling very anxious about it as I risk being seen differently. I get really hung up on being seen as less intelligent than I am because of abuse in the past. 

My questions are:

How do I disclose? (I have been there two months now)

How do I not make it less than it is? (This is my usual method but I need the support and understanding)

How do I get over the feeling of defeat relating to disclosure?

I'd really appreciate any input, suggestions or stories of your own experiences. 

Thank you Relaxed️

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  • Rather than trying to "explain yourself", I would keep it as simple as possible - mainly for their (NT) sakes, but also to ensure that you get what you need.

    You don't want this "disclosure" to become all about you and your mind (in my opinion) because that would complicate and confuse the matter at hand?

    The matter at hand is very simple (from my understanding of what you have written) ie;

    - - -

    I am autistic and would be grateful if the following adjustments could be made for my comfort because I am finding existing arrangements unnecessarily burdensome to my studies and education;

    1. Less noise.

    2. Different light.

    3. Stable/unchanging surroundings.

    I would be grateful if we could try and find some mutually acceptable solutions for my challenges.

    - - -

    That is how I would set about this matter Rai....but then again, I am simply Number!

    Good luck.

  • in reply to Deleted User

    Thank you, this is really helpful. I am making notes so that I can practice what I want to say so I'll add what you've said to that.

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