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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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  • It is two years since my diagnosis and so far I have told only three people that I have Asperger's.

    The sad fact is that members of the general population who do not have contact with Asperger's, do not as a rule understand the condition... and may back away from, or judge negatively, what they do not understand. 

    However, we tend to see things differently, and often make the mistake of assuming that other people have the same opinions as us. If we are happy or enthusiastic about something, we can make the mis-take of presuming people we tell will feel the same.

    Speaking for myself, I find my Asperger's allows me to be accepting of people who have difficulties in life or are different in some way. I find it impossible to judge them. I am frequently shocked by how some of my neurotypical acquaintances refer to and treat others whilst appearing to have no conscience about doing so. 

    In relating her experience of revealing her diagnosis, Electra gives a sound caution that every 'new' Aspie should take note of. 

     

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  • It is two years since my diagnosis and so far I have told only three people that I have Asperger's.

    The sad fact is that members of the general population who do not have contact with Asperger's, do not as a rule understand the condition... and may back away from, or judge negatively, what they do not understand. 

    However, we tend to see things differently, and often make the mistake of assuming that other people have the same opinions as us. If we are happy or enthusiastic about something, we can make the mis-take of presuming people we tell will feel the same.

    Speaking for myself, I find my Asperger's allows me to be accepting of people who have difficulties in life or are different in some way. I find it impossible to judge them. I am frequently shocked by how some of my neurotypical acquaintances refer to and treat others whilst appearing to have no conscience about doing so. 

    In relating her experience of revealing her diagnosis, Electra gives a sound caution that every 'new' Aspie should take note of. 

     

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