i’m a high functioning autistic male. how or when should i inform? or should i conceal it? i have no friends, other than that, you can’t figure out unless i reveal. TC: 260
They know. Just relax.
“Can’t figure out” People are extremely perceptible social creatures. We know when we’re dipping into a new flavor of the same old Kool-aid. +1 bonus point for clarifying that you’re male.
"a male"
Welcome home
Tech companies are actually looking for high functioning autistic types, as long as you don't stand out by putting an official rubber stamp on yourself. So would advise keeping mum as far as possible.
Why do you say this? The ADA gives a lot of protections for those with disabilities. There’s a difference between being proud of it and accepting it as part of who you are and disclosing to people.
There are supposedly also protections against age-based discrimination, but ageism is still rampant in tech. There's a difference between how the world should be and how it actually is.
Same here. I posted about when to disclose to employer. Nice to know I’m not alone. Don’t try to hide it but try to get better. People appreciate it when you try. I have a few friends and thankfully a wife who understands. It’s something to disclose as a friendship (or any relationship) develops and definitely not at the beginning.
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We’re all high functioning autistic males, silly. Welcome to the club.