New here (self) diagnosed this Autumn, 26 non-binary, UK

Hi, welcome to the community!

It's good that you self discovered. Advocating for your needs is important, but at work it's sometimes tricky. Especially disclosing your condition. In my case I'm a warehouse worker, it's a warehouse of a hardware store,  so at times it's very loud there. I'm allowed to wear earplugs. Other accommodation is that I get additional explanation if I don't understand the situation (was it joke or serious for example) and my manager looks at my direction at times when they sit together and chat even though I don't take part or sometimes very rarely. I'm not tge only ND person there and they seem to be more open for people with conditions and disabilities both physical and mental.

I told my manager what suspected condition I have, described him shortly what are my struggles and needs. I told him, that I can't take part in a social chat, although I would like to, because it's all too fast and too chaotic for me. He smiled but understood. I also have strengths - catching all transportation damages on the goods, documenting and reporting then Immediately (I know, they struggled with it before I came) and I have a "laser" in my eyes - when we get a delivery of screws and nuts, my colleagues swear but I just take it and quickly and accurately sort them on the shelves and hangers. I'm known for being hard working but also weird and I get questions if I can speak or people doubt that I understand,  what they say. Yes I do. Recently one lady was amazed that I can write. I'm not sure if it was bullying or what. Kind of off-handed complement?

Hi, welcome to the community!

It's good that you self discovered. Advocating for your needs is important, but at work it's sometimes tricky. Especially disclosing your condition. In my case I'm a warehouse worker, it's a warehouse of a hardware store,  so at times it's very loud there. I'm allowed to wear earplugs. Other accommodation is that I get additional explanation if I don't understand the situation (was it joke or serious for example) and my manager looks at my direction at times when they sit together and chat even though I don't take part or sometimes very rarely. I'm not tge only ND person there and they seem to be more open for people with conditions and disabilities both physical and mental.

I told my manager what suspected condition I have, described him shortly what are my struggles and needs. I told him, that I can't take part in a social chat, although I would like to, because it's all too fast and too chaotic for me. He smiled but understood. I also have strengths - catching all transportation damages on the goods, documenting and reporting then Immediately (I know, they struggled with it before I came) and I have a "laser" in my eyes - when we get a delivery of screws and nuts, my colleagues swear but I just take it and quickly and accurately sort them on the shelves and hangers. I'm known for being hard working but also weird and I get questions if I can speak or people doubt that I understand,  what they say. Yes I do. Recently one lady was amazed that I can write. I'm not sure if it was bullying or what. Kind of off-handed complement?