Working with autistic people (as an autistic person) and professional boundaries

AnnieBo 1 month ago

I am a support worker for autistic children and adults. I would like to be open about my own diagnosis but am wary of sharing some of my own struggles. Is anyone here in a similar situation and been able to navigate it successfully/have any advice?

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Bunny 1 month ago

I’m sure some others will share their personal experiences. In the meantime, you might find the advice in these articles helpful. Both of them include insights from other autistics:

NAS - Talking about and disclosing your autism diagnosis

NAS - Deciding whether to tell employers you are autistic
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Bunny 1 month ago

I’m sure some others will share their personal experiences. In the meantime, you might find the advice in these articles helpful. Both of them include insights from other autistics:

NAS - Talking about and disclosing your autism diagnosis

NAS - Deciding whether to tell employers you are autistic
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AnnieBo 1 month ago in reply to Bunny

Thanks Bunny I will read those as I'm definitely going to disclose to my employers because I do need some support. I'm more thinking of disclosing to service users..?
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