Hi I went for assessment this morning and it turns out I'm ASD or Aspergers, tho it isn't called that now as it seems to be to un PC these days, or some people don't understand what it is and seem to have preconceived ideas about Aspergers. I do feel maybe it's a relief to have a diagnosis that may explain my behaviour. I think as a kid/ teen I often wanted to join in but felt socially awkward. I know there was a time my husband seemed to say I was a Billie no mates, tho I have formed some very good friendships as an adult.
Apart from social interaction I seem to struggle with authority figures, in my work I've found at times there's various supervisors/managers I haven't been able to fathom or get along with. In my present work I;m employed on a 0 hours contract, I was working for up to 15 hours a week under ESA Permitted Work rules. However just over 2 weeks ago I had a text come through from my manager late at night asking me to go to a different location, tho I thought I had work the following morning planned. I did go to this location , and when the manager found out she was furious and sats I want an "easy ride", but I thought I was responding to a genuine request, tho I did ask her what did she want me to do. Tho I haven't been given any work since that day.
I did mention to her that I might have Aspergers but wasn't diagnosed at the time, her reply was "It's not as bad as RR", one of the supported people who has autism . This is from a manager of an organisation that supports adults with learning disabilities , also autism, aspergers.
I've been working there about 4 months, and some things I did 3 months ago have only recently become a problem. If I've made an error or done wrong I believe I should be informed of it near the time. I am taking this up with employment advisor and the union!!!! I'm thinking maybe it's best if I look for another job!!!
