tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938775437231014036.post2391636937045063491..comments2023-09-11T07:13:59.685-07:00Comments on A Different Nest: Workplace Disclosure and Children with Special Neeeds: A look at some researchCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999871816948636830noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938775437231014036.post-19917951352563182222008-10-30T10:26:00.000-07:002008-10-30T10:26:00.000-07:00I'm not sure I could keep that much of my family l...I'm not sure I could keep that much of my family life out of the work place, thailandchani. But I have had work situations where people have shared too much and too often, and that can be really uncomfortable.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999871816948636830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938775437231014036.post-33287126711235961122008-10-30T10:25:00.000-07:002008-10-30T10:25:00.000-07:00Katie, Dan's work place also knows about Sayer an...Katie, Dan's work place also knows about Sayer and I think it helps Dan. Plus, the coworkers have a monthly hike and Dan brings Sayer. That gives them a chance to see him and know him a bit. The nice thing is the hikers are friendly and look out for Sayer, so Dan feels supported.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999871816948636830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938775437231014036.post-8806615125088791852008-10-30T10:13:00.000-07:002008-10-30T10:13:00.000-07:00Even though I am not a mom, I'll weigh in on this ...Even though I am not a mom, I'll weigh in on this one. When it comes to disclosing anything in a workplace setting, I'd definitely keep it to "name, rank and serial number". It's not a friendly, family environment where anyone should feel safe disclosing anything that could be ultimately used against them. <BR/><BR/>And, no, I'm not insanely paranoid. I've just been through enough and have seen others go through enough that I believe personal disclosures should be saved for friends and family. <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>~*thailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938775437231014036.post-9780790513675520912008-10-29T16:32:00.000-07:002008-10-29T16:32:00.000-07:00Hi, When my son was small I shared more about him,...Hi, When my son was small I shared more about him, but looking back, it seems like all the employees who had small children talked about them at least some. Now I don't often share, partly, because if I get into a long discussion it slows my pace and the frustrating thing is, care is hard to get for young adults and so I have to use my time efficiently. I do get sad about missing out on lunches out with other staff which once in my work life I did. Now it is mostly work home work home over and over. PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938775437231014036.post-7753030802147334512008-10-29T07:24:00.000-07:002008-10-29T07:24:00.000-07:00I haven't had a chance to look at the research (an...I haven't had a chance to look at the research (and since I don't work out of the home), I can only tell you what my husband did. <BR/><BR/>When we were going through the diagnosis process, he did tell his boss, who was very understanding and concerned (this was before, it was such a widely diagnosed condition). She was concerned not only for him, but also for me (which was nice). <BR/><BR/>Obviously, when he changed offices and moved down here, the whole office knows. In fact, we wouldn't have moved if we didn't have the services available that we do here. There was also another partner (in his current office, not the one he moved into) who has a daughter with Down's, so he has been sort of a mentor to my husband (how to balance a special needs child, work, etc). <BR/><BR/>Overall, the office is understanding. They know we can't do certain things and that we have a unique situation. I think it is a different culture than even five and a half years ago, someone always knows someone else with autism. We even did a fundraiser for the autism walk that we did at the office (they had a 'dress down' day and donated $5 to dress down). <BR/><BR/>I think it depends on your situation (ie. are you the stay at home spouse or working) and how 'flexible' your schedule is. <BR/><BR/><BR/>KatieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com