Published on 12, July, 2020
What are peoples opinions on disclosing your diagnosis to your employer? Have you disclosed it, at what point, and what happened? How was you treated by others at work, was it inclusive?
I was diagnosed this year and have been with the same employer for 7 years with very few difficulties. I had a tough time in a particular role but then changed to a more suitable one.
I disclosed my diagnosis in June but to date, the company hasn't actually agreed any reasonable adjustment.
Since I've never applied for a job having a diagnosis, I don't know whether and when I'd disclose it. I would be very cautious of doing so before receving an official contract offer, I'd rather get the job on my merits and I would worry I would be treated unfavourably by doing so. I don't think I would ever make use of the Guaranteed Inverview Scheme.
I'm not sure if I would declare my ASD/Aspergers to an employer. I did start work for an organisation that supports people with learning disabilities, and also ASD. I did say to my manager that I may be an aspie, but wasn;t sure. I've currently not had any work since the end of October, I'm on a zero hours contract. I've found out that my manager is a bully. I in the last few days went to her manager , awaiting to hear back. I've only been confirmed as an aspie since middle of November. I'll think I'll be looking for another job after Christmas/Yule, luckily my employment advisor found a way I could work and keep my ESA. I thought my manager seemed pleasant enough at first, but then she's turned nasty!!!