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Has anyone declared *undiagnosed* Aspergers/Autism to their employer?

richardsw16

Just wondering if anyone has declared Aspergers/Autism to their employer *without* having an official diagnosis.

I've started the diagnosis route for Aspergers (age 50), but no idea how long this will take. I have a pretty understanding line manager who appears to know something about Autism. But without a diagnosis, I'm not sure if declaring possible AS would actually help.

Would appreciate thoughts from anyone who has been through this, or thought about it.

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  • Hi Stonechat,

    What a great post. Totally agree with you - I'm already riding the rollercoaster of emotions after the idea of AS was recently suggested by my older sister (who is a teacher). My current employer and line manager is aware of my recent depressive episodes. Perhaps I am overkeen to give a possible explanation for these and to give them (and me) something concrete to work with.

    I am also negotiating to work a 4-day week instead of full-time. I have been working 4 days since I started (3 months ago) due to my CAT therapy sessions. However, I now have no confirmed medical justification to continue working part-time once the CAT sessions finish.

    Having a day to completely switch off - from work, family, everything - is a bit of a luxury but seems to help with my mood and general outlook on the world.

    For now, I'll keep reading the AS books. I'm just finishing "An Asperger Marriage" http://www.amazon.co.uk/An-Asperger-Marriage-Christopher-Slater-Walker/dp/1843100177 which is an uncanny reflection of me, my frustrated wife, our relationship and my eventful career.

    Let's see what the NHS can do with my referral for AS assessment.

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  • Hi Stonechat,

    What a great post. Totally agree with you - I'm already riding the rollercoaster of emotions after the idea of AS was recently suggested by my older sister (who is a teacher). My current employer and line manager is aware of my recent depressive episodes. Perhaps I am overkeen to give a possible explanation for these and to give them (and me) something concrete to work with.

    I am also negotiating to work a 4-day week instead of full-time. I have been working 4 days since I started (3 months ago) due to my CAT therapy sessions. However, I now have no confirmed medical justification to continue working part-time once the CAT sessions finish.

    Having a day to completely switch off - from work, family, everything - is a bit of a luxury but seems to help with my mood and general outlook on the world.

    For now, I'll keep reading the AS books. I'm just finishing "An Asperger Marriage" http://www.amazon.co.uk/An-Asperger-Marriage-Christopher-Slater-Walker/dp/1843100177 which is an uncanny reflection of me, my frustrated wife, our relationship and my eventful career.

    Let's see what the NHS can do with my referral for AS assessment.

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