Disclosing to someone that you are autistic is a very personal decision. It will depend on many factors including the person, the situation and how comfortable you are in discussing it with other people. You may decide that you want to tell others about how being autistic affects you and what support you need.

Do you have to disclose autism diagnosis?

Adults with autism dont have to disclose their diagnosis unless they want to or feel that it will benefit them at work in some way. If you think that telling your employer about your autism diagnosis will make it easier for you to do your job, it may be worth talking to them.

What should you not say to autism?

5 things to NEVER say to someone with Autism:“Dont worry, everyones a little Autistic.” No. “You must be like Rainman or something.” Here we go again… not everyone on the spectrum is a genius. “Do you take medication for that?” This breaks my heart every time I hear it. “I have social issues too. “You seem so normal!Dec 13, 2017

How do you disclose autism in an interview?

Another way to disclose your diagnosis is to bring it up during your interview. Think about what you want to say, write a script, and practice saying it with someone you trust. Do: Provide some general information on ASD, in just one to two sentences.