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Online work meeting difficulties - is it just me?

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I sometimes struggle to "read the room" in online meetings and can find it difficult or draining to interpret those less explicit communication signals.

Is this just me, or is this a well documented issues for people with an ASC?

I have a very important meeting at work - that may result in me losing my job - which has been moved online, but which I would prefer to be face to face (f2f). Any evidence that this is disadvantageous for me would be very gratefully received and help me push to have the meeting f2f.

I have tried searching online for information on this topic but the results are hard to interpret as I want info on "online meetings and ASC" rather than an "online meeting" to talk about ASC.

Thanks - in advance - for any help with this.

  • I find I don’t do very well with Teams meetings if my webcam has to be on, as I find I get preoccupied with how I appear on camera as opposed to paying attention to the meeting content. Fortunately I’m in a team where we can have cameras off if we prefer.

    Given the importance of the meeting, I would push for face to face. Have you had a formal diagnosis? If so you should be able to use your assessment letter to request this as a reasonable adjustment. 

  • I have meeting scheduled with Occupational Health at my employer. Originally, they wanted to do it on the phone, but I stood my ground and told them I struggle to communicate my feelings over the phone and that I need f2f. This was before I was told I may have autism funnily enough. Perhaps you could try something like that and mention you are waiting for an assessment. Hopefully, that will be enough.

  • For me it's more like I get very distracted and find it very hard to concentrate without my mind wandering off elsewhere. 

    I'd push for face to face if necessary. Is your employer aware you're autistic? If so they should make reasonable adjustments for you under the disabilities act which could include face to face meetings.