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When to disclose autism to a business partner

My business partner doesn't know I'm autistic and I'm terrified to tell them because they already get frustrated with my communication style, but I'm burning out from masking constantly and our working relationship is suffering.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The exhaustion of hiding a fundamental part of how you operate is undermining the very relationship you're trying to protect.

Ideas that help explain it
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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.