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<blockquote data-quote="MadCatLady" data-source="post: 13387" data-attributes="member: 7960">I've had some pretty terrible experiences with my hearing issues, so I can share your cynicism.&nbsp; And now I know I'm autistic I can look at all the jobs I experienced prejudice and often left of my own accord.I think the law is one thing,&nbsp; but somehow all employers need to understand the value their neurodiverse staff bring them.&nbsp; It's time we promote our&nbsp; strengths.A lot of so called adaptations cost very little but can make a huge difference to our work experience.&nbsp;&nbsp; I never want to work in a large open plan office again, and hot desking is even more squalid.&nbsp; So asking for a window desk in a quiet corner away from a team on the phones all day won't cost anything but will enhance wellbeing etc.The problem with the current system is we&nbsp; all have to fight your own battles.&nbsp; I'm lucky as I have a good boss and this is likely my last job before I finally retire. We really need a union to fight our cases for us.&nbsp; And employers need much better education about what autism really is and how to support us together the best out of us.&nbsp; Things are moving in the right direction, but slowly.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="MadCatLady, post: 13387, member: 7960"] I've had some pretty terrible experiences with my hearing issues, so I can share your cynicism. And now I know I'm autistic I can look at all the jobs I experienced prejudice and often left of my own accord. I think the law is one thing, but somehow all employers need to understand the value their neurodiverse staff bring them. It's time we promote our strengths. A lot of so called adaptations cost very little but can make a huge difference to our work experience. I never want to work in a large open plan office again, and hot desking is even more squalid. So asking for a window desk in a quiet corner away from a team on the phones all day won't cost anything but will enhance wellbeing etc. The problem with the current system is we all have to fight your own battles. I'm lucky as I have a good boss and this is likely my last job before I finally retire. We really need a union to fight our cases for us. And employers need much better education about what autism really is and how to support us together the best out of us. Things are moving in the right direction, but slowly. [/QUOTE]

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