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Telling Your Employer About Your Diagnosis

AspieJimmy

I am currently in a job in Marketing/Media which has a lot of diversity and not a lot of routine to it which I started 3 months ago. After my opening 3 months which ended yesterday, I have been kept on probation. Before starting my job, I did not tell my employer that I have Asperger's Syndrome. I'm currently finding some new tasks difficult as I am slow in getting to grips with it and my bosses are getting a bit impatient with me.

Would you say I made a mistake in not telling my employer about my ASD or informing the HR department about it? I would link my problems at work to my disorder.

The reason I did not tell them to begin with is because I am worried about being judged or they may find negatives from my disability that they can use as an excuse to dismiss me.

I look forward to reading your advice. 

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  • I've told every employer about my AS and I think you should too, because it makes it easier for you and if you are struggling with tasks then at least they no why.  I have never been judged or treated differently as a result, in fact many employers have appreciated the honesty.  It is of course your choice and your choice alone and if you want to disclose your AS and if that is what you choose to do tell your boss / line manager.  I have a post on my blog http://goo.gl/fnC6jx about disclosing to your employer and if you want anymore advice about all things employment follow my blog or you can contact me, because I've been there and done it.

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  • I've told every employer about my AS and I think you should too, because it makes it easier for you and if you are struggling with tasks then at least they no why.  I have never been judged or treated differently as a result, in fact many employers have appreciated the honesty.  It is of course your choice and your choice alone and if you want to disclose your AS and if that is what you choose to do tell your boss / line manager.  I have a post on my blog http://goo.gl/fnC6jx about disclosing to your employer and if you want anymore advice about all things employment follow my blog or you can contact me, because I've been there and done it.

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