How To Tell Someone You Have Autism (Family, Friends, Workplace)

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[@fizzy965]

If someone says to me "everyone is a bit autistic" I always reply with "everyone is a bit neurotypical but it doesn't mean that I am neurotypical." If they say I don't look autistic, I ask them (nicely) what they think autism looks like. It's a conversation starter and a great chance to educate how one person with autism can be very different to another person with autism.

[@AutismRocksOfficial]

I appreciate the nuance on self-advocacy and disclosure.

[@alanguest1979]

Whenever I've tried to explain the autism spectrum to people, it starts off as a line, that becomes a circle, that becomes a 360-degree/3d pulsating radar!

[@laurabaker81]

Urrgghh ''high-functioning autism" 🙈 Yes I've been married, yes I have a child, yes I work (part time) but autism and adhd create huge challenges in my life. I hate it when people tell me I'm 'high-functioning'.

[@julie8234]

Hope you're keeping well. I'm gradually receiving support around being Autistic & thinking about how I may say it.

[@schweizermilchschokolade4281]

Personally I hardly ever have to tell people that I’m autistic, because our school pretty small and everyone knows me as “the autistic girl” I don’t really like that label, because people kinda assume I’m dumb or they baby talk me and it’s annoying. I believe it’s because I have the tendency to meltdown and I often go nonverbal and I sometimes wear my ear defenders

[@josephcrawford7922]

Some people don’t care if I have Autism 💙💙💙 I’m the only one that cares nobody else cares about me having Autism

[@Trecesolotienesdos]

i thought the law says that a person can disclose when applying for a job, and there should be appropriate measures in place to support them. I'm sorry you haven't always found good workplaces. and thee places frankly have been illegal as much as unethical.

[@Iamlynie1]

When we told friends of ours on one occasion, the response was 'everyone is a bit autistic' I didn't respond. This was an ex teacher 😳 lack of understanding completely. But, not someone who would listen to reasoning either. Never mind ☺️

[@kirjom2505]

I might start a volunteer work in a thrift store and they call to me on Tuesday. Should I tell about my Autism before the phone call with email or during the phone call?

[@BecomingAutism]

It's completely up to you and what you feel is most comfortable :) it could even be after you start the role, whatever time feels right to you. I'd probably wait until the phone call and see if I can fit it into conversation during the phone call, or I would tell them after the phone call but that's just me. It will be fine whatever you choose! 😊

[@alanguest1979]

I've got a 2016 TUC report "Autism in the Workplace" is that the same thing?

[@BecomingAutism]

It's quite similar I think 🤔

[@alanguest1979]

@@BecomingAutism Sorry, just checked its 2014, but still quite similar!

[@lamackismoi388]

Please can you link to your Etsy store?

[@BecomingAutism]

Hi, it's in the description of this video :)