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I would be inclined to disclose only after having been offered the job, or possibly after any probation period. Very few people in the world at large have any accurate knowledge of autism, and are likely to be prejudiced against autists through knowing only stereotypical media portrayals of the condition. As discrimination on the grounds of disability is illegal, disabled job applicants are not obliged to declare their disability - if it is not immediately visible.

Martin said:

I would be inclined to disclose only after having been offered the job, or possibly after any probation period.

I agree to not disclose it at interview stage, but I think it more important to disclose it on the formal application as it may look like you were intentionally concealing the condition in order to get the job. It isn't illegal but may cause some bad feeling with management.

Do you need the company to make adjustments to the workplace or your way of working to allow your symptoms to be manageable?

If yes - then disclose it up front and in the interview.

If no - there is no real benefit to be gained so no need to disclose if you are uncomfortable with it.

Yep, I'd agree with this as well. Another way to think of it is if your autism would effect any aspect of the job then it makes sense for the employer to know about it. It's hard for them to make accommodations for anything you need if you're not upfront about it.

I've not had to do this yet from an autism perspective as I'm only just now in the process of getting assessed, but I've had to think about when applying for jobs in the past with my anxiety. My condition is long-standing enough and effects me on a regular basis enough that it falls under the Disability Act so I now always answer yes to that question. It's not stopped me getting a job so far.

Yep, I'd agree with this as well. Another way to think of it is if your autism would effect any aspect of the job then it makes sense for the employer to know about it. It's hard for them to make accommodations for anything you need if you're not upfront about it.

I've not had to do this yet from an autism perspective as I'm only just now in the process of getting assessed, but I've had to think about when applying for jobs in the past with my anxiety. My condition is long-standing enough and effects me on a regular basis enough that it falls under the Disability Act so I now always answer yes to that question. It's not stopped me getting a job so far.