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Yukicross97

Hello, I was late diagnosed at 27... we found out it went backwards in our family... found out my nephew was diagnosed, then my sister... then she suggested I should speak to a professional as she thinks I struggle on a social level (which I agree with).

I am currently unemployed seeking work, I have struggled to keep a job but volunteering in the main time.

I often enjoy games like pokemon/legend of zelda, I draw and listen to music... absolutely love animals!

I joined to learn more about autism as I struggled to understand my nephew and most recently was let go due to being unable to follow instructions... it feels like I am having to learn from scratch as I also have dslyexica, dsycalculus and most likely dsypraxia... (always been clumbsy with bruises! - but not official on dsypraxia).

If anyone has experience when disclosing their autism in job places it would be very helpful, as I am not sure when to mention it. I have told family and friends who I trust but currently seeking work and hoping when I get there the employer will be understanding.

Sorry if it's a long-ish induction, but it highlights my interest and current struggles.

Posting Loona as she's my favourite from hazbin hotel!

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  • Hi, nice to meet you Slight smile I used to love Pokémon, Raichu was my favourite. I can’t believe there’s so many now. 

    I’m also unemployed. Most jobs available seem so stressful to me, and without understanding or accommodations I don’t know what I could do. 

    I keep meaning to watch Hazbin Hotel, Loona looks cool. 

  • in reply to Whippet2020

    Hi whippet, nice to meet you! Raichu is very cute yes there's over 1000 now... I believe? I honestly relate about the job situation. For me it's a mental toll of rejection then trying to figure out how to say "I have autism"... is there anything you enjoy for Job aspect? Art? Admin? I find reception work and admin easy enough for me to do.

    Honestly watch hazbin hotel or the other show helluva boss! I love both shows! 

    Appreciate the reply:) 

    Yuki

  • in reply to Yukicross97

    Hi Yuki, thank you for replying and I hope you’re well.

    I agree with you about rejection and saying that you have autism. Do you know of any support services near you? It seems like I’m in a black hole where I live Laughing I do think about admin but I get anxious over not knowing what’s expected of me, or am I just overthinking? What has admin been like for you? :) 

  • in reply to Whippet2020

    Good afternoon Whippet, I'm glad it was helpful. It's okay I'm a bit better over it now. I just hope my next roles are more supportive. Today at the appointment I had I may be on a new course that's suitable to a course I did I'm graphic design. I love art but struggled since no degree! Anyway, hope all is well on your side and you find something useful also. :) 

  • in reply to Yukicross97

    Hi Yuki, thanks for the insight, it was helpful. I’m sorry about what happened to you at your last role, that’s awful behaviour from them. I hope you get a better role when you’re ready Slight smile

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  • in reply to Whippet2020

    Good afternoon Whippet, I'm glad it was helpful. It's okay I'm a bit better over it now. I just hope my next roles are more supportive. Today at the appointment I had I may be on a new course that's suitable to a course I did I'm graphic design. I love art but struggled since no degree! Anyway, hope all is well on your side and you find something useful also. :)