what fun!!! Not.. do people tell there supervisors about this? I work in a spec needs school and they are already aware that I have some panic issues... I guess running around the halls during school hours trying to breath showed em!! I had to resort to this because the placement they had me in wasn't working out in any way/ but they did move me. So my question would be should I further explain what is what or just leave well enough alone. I have been there 18 years and recently in a discussion with the supervisor who moved me she told me I should have been more honest with her about stuff. It is just my way to keep things to myself....
Anyone else have this issue?
It really depends on the work place. A University that I was attending college at was the only place that was ever willing to make sensory accommodations.
One of my work places when I told them about the sensory problems, went out of their way to increase my sensory input (especially those I noted that would make me horribly ill). This includes the HR director of the company.
Only tell a work place about a Disability if you need an accommodation to have a chance at functioning. Otherwise, try to pretend that you have a "quirk" instead. People are much more likely to accommodate for a "quirk" than a Disability. Quirk example: wearing headphones to block out the noise of other people while working in a cubical farm.
I had a long answer to this one, but it got lost. :/ It's really hard to get places to accommodate for things like SPD, since they would rather see that a person as a problem employee than put up with it. The times when I did try to get these problems resolved, it was actually harder because they could be used against me. It was better when I was in jobs that were already good for my sensitivities, like working in the library. Plus, since SPD isn't in the DSM yet, it's not like it's gonna get so much legal backing as a disability. It takes a very sensitive employer to do well with it.
I am in agreement about beck's quirk comment. That has worked for me in the past.
WEll I have been sort of lucky, they accomadate me for a year then move me back to positions I can't and shouldn't ever be working lol.. I think they think i'm cured or something....
I have no advice or suggestions but just wanted to offer my support.
It's also been very informative! I've been working at home doing freelance editing since 2000, but now that both my kids are in school full-time, there's been pressure for me to go back to work outside the home. Frankly, the thought of going back into an office terrifies me. Actually, the interview process scares me more than the actual job part. It was the same way with my wedding. I wanted to be married but I didn't want a wedding and be the center of attention. I do want to work outside the home again, but the interviews scare me, scared to mess up and give the wrong answer. Too much focus on me makes me nervous.
Good luck, silence6666!