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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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    Stonechat said:

    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. 

    Some NT people are psychopaths or otherwise different to normal, whatever that is. NT covers a wide variety of sinners and saints.

    I had an urge to tell everyone - maybe I thought that I was was more important or interesting than others thought of me? (what me, a bit self centred?) It wasn't a great move but I actually got more sympathy than anything else from collegues and friends. I was also advised early on to do a bit more of people spotting or quiet observation of what people do. 

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    Stonechat said:

    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. 

    Some NT people are psychopaths or otherwise different to normal, whatever that is. NT covers a wide variety of sinners and saints.

    I had an urge to tell everyone - maybe I thought that I was was more important or interesting than others thought of me? (what me, a bit self centred?) It wasn't a great move but I actually got more sympathy than anything else from collegues and friends. I was also advised early on to do a bit more of people spotting or quiet observation of what people do. 

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