ABSTRACT
Autism is a 'hidden' disability, with no external physical signs and it encompasses a huge range of people, behaviours, abilities and challenges which, for many non-autistic people, takes time to appreciate and understand. The decision about whether to reveal your autism spectrum condition is a personal decision and must be considered with great care. Disclosure in advance allows enlightened employers to tailor the working environment and the specific tasks to ensure that both employer and employee produce the optimal result. Some employees choose to disclose before the interview. This is obviously helpful for someone who needs support during the interview itself. It would, for example, give potential employers a chance to offer the interview questions in advance and also permit extra time for verbal responses or to complete written tests. Disclosure does not prevent judgement from co-workers but it can explain certain behaviours.
