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What is Autism exactly?

Looby Lou

Sorry to ask a dumb question - but I am none the wiser having read about it on the site - is it an actual physical thing to do with the braiin (a lady who is supporting me and my husband mentioned the hippocampus part of the brain is not so developed in people with autism).  

Its just I am unsure whether the condition is actually real for people like myself - maybe I am just an introvert, and mnay of the things mentioned in the obok I'm reading (Apsergirls) can be applied to a lot of women.

The term "neurodiverse" is used (as opposed to "neurotypical") - but what does this mean exactly?  Is it a neurological disease?

Thanks in advance.

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    Autism doesn't automatically qualify for benefits like PIP. It does, however, entitle you to be treated by your work according to the Equality Act (assuming you are not in NI). This means that you are entitled to get "reasonable adjustments" from your employer. Could you do your normal job if your employer made some adjustments? Does your work know that you are covered by the equality act (assuming your autism was severe enough to qualify for this - it normally is if you have a diagnosis)

    What do you do at work?

    Have you told your HR department about the bullying - this is what is happening if your managers let you see that they enjoy watching you struggle. This should be taken very seriously as it leads them open to employment tribunal actions.

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    Former Member

    Autism doesn't automatically qualify for benefits like PIP. It does, however, entitle you to be treated by your work according to the Equality Act (assuming you are not in NI). This means that you are entitled to get "reasonable adjustments" from your employer. Could you do your normal job if your employer made some adjustments? Does your work know that you are covered by the equality act (assuming your autism was severe enough to qualify for this - it normally is if you have a diagnosis)

    What do you do at work?

    Have you told your HR department about the bullying - this is what is happening if your managers let you see that they enjoy watching you struggle. This should be taken very seriously as it leads them open to employment tribunal actions.

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