High Functioning Autism Aspergers - employment

My second video about High Functioning Autism and Aspergers Syndrome primarily in adults. I am talking about some of my experiences of dealing with social issues and communication problems.

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People & Blogs

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• Autism
• aspergers syndrome
• High functioning autism
• ASD
• Temple Grandin
• Executive Dysfunction
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Social anxiety
• OCD Theory of Mind
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Asperger Syndrome

[lewisktownsend]

I completely relate. I feel like I'm lucky to have a good job too. My coworkers know that I'm different but they don't know the half of it. Sometimes I wish I could express my anxiety and stress but expressing is even more stressful. Over all I have a pretty good work experience - compared to what it could be.

[adultswithautism]

@lewisktownsend

Hi, do they know that you are (I presume) on the Autistic Spectrum? If so do they make allowances for your differences? Lots of people are unsure whether they should mention

that they have AS/HFA.

Regards

[lewisktownsend]

@adultswithautism yes, I'm reasonably certain I have AS but no official diagnosis. I haven't told anyone in my workplace specifically. I recently was really stressed at work. I told my boss that I was swamped and my duties were becoming too social and that it was painful to me. He didn't question that but offered to help lighten my load. He said I could work from home today on a project that didn't require much communication. I hope for additional improvements but don't want to be too demanding.

[adultswithautism]

@lewisktownsend

Hi it sounds as though you have some good understanding people around you. Are there other things that make you think that you may be on the autistic spectrum? (if you ok to talk about it)

regards

[drumsandguitar74]

You're not on your own planet : )...I haven't been diagnosed with Aspergers but I have the same symptoms you have mentioned here. I've wondered if I need to be tested. Thanks for sharing.

[adultswithautism]

@drumsandguitar74

Hi thanks for your message. It really helps to know that other people can relate to what I'm saying.

Keep in touch

regards

[lewisktownsend]

I forgot to mention, I also have some mild sensory sensitivities: light, touch and taste. Florescent lights don't really bother me but bright lights do. Some textures are uncomfortable to touch but I can't really explain it. Some food tastes (like tomatoes) are extremely disgusting to me but it's not that big of a deal to avoid things I don't like as an adult. When I was a child that was a different story.

[lewisktownsend]

@adultswithautism I don't mind talking about it. I have lots of the "classic" symptoms: social awkwardness, social anxiety, prefer solitude, repetitive behaviors, focuses special interests: art, computers. I do feel fortunate to be surrounded by good people that don't generally make my life any harder than it has to be.

[adultswithautism]

@aspietrait101

Hi aspietrait101 sorry for not getting back to you sooner but I have been unwell lately. I really agree with what you are saying it all sounds very familiar. I'm tired of trying to be a so called "normal" person, its impossible to work out what we think we should do to "fit in" I tend not to try so hard these days and I feel happier for it ! regards