Autism in employment.

chrissycn

Les79 wrote: »

Sadly I doubt that this will backfire on you, but if you were ever having problems with your employer then Sangie is probably the most experienced FREE person on here that you could speak to about it.

This is more constructive criticism than "a swipe", but consider growing a thicker skin when people challenge your opinions.

Autism is not a "one size fits all" condition, as evidenced with the differences between your two boys. So you may be an "expert" with regards to your children, but that doesn't make you an "expert" on either the condition as a whole or with other people (nor does it make "experts" an "expert" on your children). So don't be so dismissive of other people's insight/experience and block them when it challenges your viewpoint. Just be open-minded

I run my own business so I don't have an employer and don't want or need any advice from her thank you.

Where I disagreed with Sangie was her saying that everyone is a bit autistic. Everyone is diagnosed based on the triad of impairments, it's not my opinion it's fact. You fit it or you don't. I'm not the only person on this thread to voice this opinion.

I didn't say autism is a "one size fits all" condition, I was talking about the assessment and diagnosis. Even though the spectrum is broad, they all fit in the triad of imapairments.

My choice to block her wasn't just based on this thread. Not that I need to justify that to anyone.

consumers_revenge

Stay on target people!


PLEASE

Malthusian

chrissycn wrote: »

Where I disagreed with Sangie was her saying that everyone is a bit autistic. Everyone is diagnosed based on the triad of impairments, it's not my opinion it's fact.

And is there a single person in the universe who never has any difficulties with imagination, any difficulties with social relationships, or any difficulties with social communication? If there is, can you name this superhuman paragon of self-confidence and clear thinking? It should be easy as they would be a universally-adored celebrity or statesman or guru.

As the answer is "no", it is a fact that everyone is on the autistic spectrum, even if they are really close to the minimally-autistic end. In the same way that every colour is on the visible light spectrum, including black and white.

chrissycn

Malthusian wrote: »

And is there a single person in the universe who never has any difficulties with imagination, any difficulties with social relationships, or any difficulties with social communication? If there is, can you name this superhuman paragon of self-confidence and clear thinking? It should be easy as they would be a universally-adored celebrity or statesman or guru.

As the answer is "no", it is a fact that everyone is on the autistic spectrum, even if they are really close to the minimally-autistic end. In the same way that every colour is on the visible light spectrum, including black and white.[/QUOTE

The OP asked (very nicely) for this thread to get back on track!

Therefore, you can PM me the source of your extensive research instead

chrissycn

I would be interested to know if those diagnosed with autism mask their condition at work? Or do you feel able to be yourself?

My kids mask it at school to a certain extent, but then they need to let it all out at home :eek:

Les79

consumers_revenge wrote: »

Stay on target people!


PLEASE

Les79

chrissycn wrote: »

The OP asked (very nicely) for this thread to get back on track!

Therefore, you can PM me the source of your extensive research instead

I doubt that any such "extensive research" exists. You may be all smug about that fact, but in reality it is more of a missed opportunity to explore what "autism" actually truly means. I would absolutely LOVE to see a piece of research which addresses Malthusian's question, irrespective of the outcome (for or against). It would be a breath of fresh air and would be cutting edge!

Responses like yours, which effectively boil down to "prove it or you're wrong", are very closed-minded. Though, to be fair, if you've got your own "extensive research" which disproves Malthusian's position then please link us up because I'd 100% genuinely enjoy that read!!

nicechap

chrissycn wrote: »

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The OP asked (very nicely) for this thread to get back on track!
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chrissycn wrote: »

I would be interested to know if those diagnosed with autism mask their condition at work? Or do you feel able to be yourself?

My kids mask it at school to a certain extent, but then they need to let it all out at home :eek:

That didn't last very long then.

chrissycn

Les79 wrote: »

I doubt that any such "extensive research" exists. You may be all smug about that fact, but in reality it is more of a missed opportunity to explore what "autism" actually truly means. I would absolutely LOVE to see a piece of research which addresses Malthusian's question, irrespective of the outcome (for or against). It would be a breath of fresh air and would be cutting edge!

Responses like yours, which effectively boil down to "prove it or you're wrong", are very closed-minded. Though, to be fair, if you've got your own "extensive research" which disproves Malthusian's position then please link us up because I'd 100% genuinely enjoy that read!!

My final say on the matter.

Everyone is a bit autistic – myth. While everyone might recognise some autistic traits or behaviours in people they know, to be diagnosed with autism, a person must consistently display behaviours across all the different areas of the condition. Just having a fondness for routines, a good memory or being shy doesn’t make a person 'a bit autistic'.

Source - https://www.autism.org.uk/about/what-is/myths-facts-stats.aspx

There are stats from various studies in the above link too, enjoy the read Les.

Feel free the PM me if you want to disagree, but lets keep it off this thread now.

chrissycn

nicechap wrote: »

That didn't last very long then.

Erm it was a question about autism at work, so NOT off topic. :wall: