Hi everyone
I was diagnosed autistic in August (late diagnosis I am in my thirties.) Straight after this the psychologist went off on sick leave and has yet to return. I haven't had my report yet and I've just been left in limbo.
At work I had previously told my supervisor that I was going through the assessment process and back in August I told her I had been officially diagnosed. I thought then I would wait on my report to have the information with me to go through where I could have any adjustments made at work. I work in a very big and busy shop (not ideal but after leaving other jobs it seemed ok for the time being and now I've been there over a year). I do struggle daily with sensory issues mainly. We don't get a proper break as we only work six hours (although in some ways it's easier than having to spend 20 mins making small talk). I do remove myself when I can to have a minute breather but sometimes that can be hard.
Despite telling my supervisor she still puts a lot on me, gets me to do a lot of the work and will come interrupt me when I am trying to do something which I find annoying. Also after years of making and saying everything is fine are imbedded.
I think I will speak to my main manager and my supervisor again when I finally have my report and letter to work to say where I am struggling. But has anyone been through this? I just think I can show the evidence and say I am autistic but I sincerely doubt they will make any proper adjustments. And I'll just carry on the same as I always have done.
Apologies if this sounds very negative I waited over two and a half years for diagnosis, finally got somewhere and then nothing since August.
Does anyone have any suggestions at work / anyone else work in a busy shop?
Thank you
