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Autism at Work

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over 7 years ago

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.

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  • over 7 years ago

    Acoll said:

    My problem now is that since my diagnosis I've been worrying about it, and recently have struggled at work. They have asked how they can help - but I don't know - so if anyone can suggest what sort of things help them at work maybe it'll help me!

    Hi Acoll

    I would certainly consider looking at Access to Work, this is a government scheme.  They will arrange to see you in  your workplace and see the work you do and find out why you are struggling and suggest adjustments your employer should put in place.  They can give a grant to offset any costs of support or equipment that you may require, the grant can help a local support group give you support at work, provide training for the employer to be able to support you, or provide money for the employer to put the adjustments into place.  It costs you nothing.

    https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/overview

    Worth a try!

    A union is also always well worth the money, among the advantages is free legal assistance as well as support in dealings with the employers.

     

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  • over 7 years ago

    Acoll said:

    My problem now is that since my diagnosis I've been worrying about it, and recently have struggled at work. They have asked how they can help - but I don't know - so if anyone can suggest what sort of things help them at work maybe it'll help me!

    Hi Acoll

    I would certainly consider looking at Access to Work, this is a government scheme.  They will arrange to see you in  your workplace and see the work you do and find out why you are struggling and suggest adjustments your employer should put in place.  They can give a grant to offset any costs of support or equipment that you may require, the grant can help a local support group give you support at work, provide training for the employer to be able to support you, or provide money for the employer to put the adjustments into place.  It costs you nothing.

    https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/overview

    Worth a try!

    A union is also always well worth the money, among the advantages is free legal assistance as well as support in dealings with the employers.

     

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