Identifying what is and what isn't autism

My daughter has autism and my husband is borderline aspergers.  My query is to do with the difficulties my husband is having at work.

At various times throughout my husband's career he has been bullied (one did lead to over a year off work).  During that time he was assessed for autism and the conclusion was that he has some traits.  He started his current job about four years ago and this worked well until a new performance management system was introduced.  He was placed in the lowest category for two reasons, one of which was not noticing when someone wanted to move the conversation on to a new topic.  

His line managers are making an issue out of the communication difficulties and have refered him back to occupational health to determine which of the problems are due to autism and which aren't.  I feel this is a difficult task.  Has anybody tried to do this?

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    I'm just going through the same process. :-(

    If he isn't noticing when people want to move the conversation on then that is a direct manifestation of autism. Repeated bullying is another sign but it is a secondary consequence of his inability to negotiate with managers.

    What do you mean by "borderline asperger's"?

    What is his job at work? Is there a genuine need to be a good communicator or is that just part of the employers desired behaviours?

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    I'm just going through the same process. :-(

    If he isn't noticing when people want to move the conversation on then that is a direct manifestation of autism. Repeated bullying is another sign but it is a secondary consequence of his inability to negotiate with managers.

    What do you mean by "borderline asperger's"?

    What is his job at work? Is there a genuine need to be a good communicator or is that just part of the employers desired behaviours?

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