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

AnnieBo

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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  • I think oftentimes folks see that you understand their struggles in ways that many other neurotypical professionals cannot. It’s your choice to disclose, I disclosed to a few coworkers and a few customers when it was needed, but it’s not a big deal in sales. Sometimes you listening and coming up with neurodivergent solutions is enough to make folks feel validated and comfortable. The rest is up to you and what you want from your work experience. Even in my line of work, it’s been cause of discrimination for some of my lower masking coworkers, so do be wary.

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  • I think oftentimes folks see that you understand their struggles in ways that many other neurotypical professionals cannot. It’s your choice to disclose, I disclosed to a few coworkers and a few customers when it was needed, but it’s not a big deal in sales. Sometimes you listening and coming up with neurodivergent solutions is enough to make folks feel validated and comfortable. The rest is up to you and what you want from your work experience. Even in my line of work, it’s been cause of discrimination for some of my lower masking coworkers, so do be wary.

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