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Declaring Aspergers Syndrome

Skybird

I have been in my current job for a year and at the time of interview, I declared that I had Crohn's Disease but as I hadn't yet been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, I did not mention it.

I had a 'conversation' with my boss last week after I had a migraine and needed to call in sick and she said to me that she'd have appreciated being told this at the time of interview. I hadn't mentioned it as they hadn't been an issue for a few years but she also said that she may have reconsidered whether I was suitable for the job had I have mentioned it due to the need to take time off.

It made me think about what I should declare to any future employer if it will affect my chances off getting a job? A lot of people don't seem to fully understand Autism and how it varies so much in how it affects people and there's still a lot of stigma about it.

What would you suggest?

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  • It is a tricky one, but I think that one way to deal with it in future if you apply for another job is to say you have aspergers and  how, it affects you, and what the company could do to help you in the work environment.  Then point out all the positive things that you brought to the table in your last job, such as attention to detail, punctuality, etc.

    Employers may be hesitant at first, but if you give them workable strategies that will help them and you, then you will both be making decisions with knowledge rather than ignorance.  

    Also being transparent will probably lessen your anxieties as you can be more honest, which employers appreciate.

    In my career I have always told employees what my weaknesses are as I don't want to be placed in that awkward situation later down the line, where unworkable expectations may arise.  My sort of non negotiable terms.

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  • It is a tricky one, but I think that one way to deal with it in future if you apply for another job is to say you have aspergers and  how, it affects you, and what the company could do to help you in the work environment.  Then point out all the positive things that you brought to the table in your last job, such as attention to detail, punctuality, etc.

    Employers may be hesitant at first, but if you give them workable strategies that will help them and you, then you will both be making decisions with knowledge rather than ignorance.  

    Also being transparent will probably lessen your anxieties as you can be more honest, which employers appreciate.

    In my career I have always told employees what my weaknesses are as I don't want to be placed in that awkward situation later down the line, where unworkable expectations may arise.  My sort of non negotiable terms.

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