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Reasonable adjustments??

Invisible_meInvisible_me Posts: 225 Trailblazer
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Hiya.

This ks something I struggle with, I want to work but find this hard because of my Autism. Currently on 0hr contracts.
Employers say they can make reasonable adjust.ents etc but one I've had bad experiences where they don't and its shi* but some later places ovebeen at are accommodating (I think). What adjustments can you ask for? What adjustments do you have? How did it go for?
This is an open thread to talk /share about workplace and coping with neurodiversity in the workplace...

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  • ebyrne556ebyrne556 Moderator Posts: 1,232 Wise Owl
    Hey @Invisible_me how are you doing today? I agree it can be quite hit or miss with different workplaces and how they respond to providing you with reasonable adjustments but they should be doing what they can accommodate your needs. Im quite lucky in the sense that the charity that I work for supports young people with autism so they are really helpful in terms of providing me with lots of details before I attend meetings like the agenda,what to expect, who will be there and usually some prompts to think about. They also usually allow us to have a check-in call beforehand if I need anything and I also get flexible working hours. Hope this helps and gives you something to have a think about sending hugs
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  • Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Moderator Posts: 5,370 Part of The Furniture
    Hello @Invisible_me. The thing that is most difficult about reasonable adjustments is the word 'reasonable'. It depends on your employer what they wish to put in place (and find 'reasonable'), as long as they are not discriminating against you.

    I am autistic but also have multiple chronic conditions and the adjustments I have in place are changing over time (and with different employers). At the moment, I am in a supportive space and my adjustments include things like:
    • Additional breaks a day (15 minutes) (in addition to the standard lunch break)
    • 1:1 conversations with my manager. These are currently daily but over time will be reduced to once a week.
    • Equipment: an ergonomic chair, an ergonomic keyboard and loop earplugs
    • Read Write IT software
    • Ability to do hybrid meetings from the back office, rather than the front-facing customer service desk

    I think it is worth adding that most of these adjustments have had to go through HR and senior management. However, this would not be necessary in all workplaces or in all circumstances.

    There are many other things too! I can see @ebyrne556 has also posted some reasonable adjustments which help them. What do you think might be most helpful for you?

    I have often found one pattern which is identifying what is difficult and thinking of solutions based on this is helpful for knowing what you can ask for!
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