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It is your choice whether to share with others that you are autistic, and you can make different choices in different situations. This section will focus on considering how the context may influence your decision to share or not to share. You will also learn that you can choose between different levels of sharing in each setting - disclosure doesn't have to be 'all or nothing'.
This section has two pages: we recommend that you work through them in order.
1. Pros and cons of sharing in different contexts
1. Pros and cons of sharing in different contexts
This page will take you through reasons to share or not to share in different contexts, with examples from autistic people's experiences. Then, there will be a worksheet for you to weigh your own pros and cons in your chosen setting.
⏱️ About 30 - 45 minutes
2. Pros and cons of different levels of disclosure
2. Pros and cons of different levels of disclosure
This page will guide you through five levels of disclosure, from avoidance to advocacy, and what that might look like in practice. Then, there will be a worksheet for you to consider the level of disclosure that fits your situation.
⏱️ About 30 - 45 minutes
Note: It is possible that some of these exercises may remind you of difficult situations. You may want to complete them with the support of a trusted person and/or seek additional Support Resources if you feel distressed at any point.
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