Learning Disability?

Question

How do I approach my employer to let them know I have this difficulty. I have been aware of it my whole life and I have known since the 7th grade. I was able to overcome it academicly but I have had difficulty in my professional career. And I'm unsure how to prevent further failures or roadblocks to my career.

Answer 1

Its probably better not to tell them. They probably know already though. Good luck.

I'm bipolar, I only tell cuz I have some land that will make me rich, whatever else happens or doesn't. I guess I figure if I can catch some of the prejudice for Bipolars, thats good in and of itself.

Answer 2

You don't say what your learning disability is so I can't give you an exact answer but as a parent to two children with learning disabilities, I can tell you that the best way to approach this is to first see if you can do the tasks in your job in a different kind of way that will still work for your employer and your disability. If you feel your employer is a caring person you might let them know that sometimes you need to do things differently because of your disability but that you will always do your best and keep the good of the company in mind. Good Luck.

Answer 3

My son also has a learning disability; he suffers from ADHD, life has really been a challange for him and he handles every situation accordingly! When he starts a new job; he confronts the boss of his situation upfront, this allows him to be in a comfortable state of mind whenever something doesn't go the way it normally should! My suggestion to you would be just to approach your boss upfront! It definitly won't hurt to be honest!

Answer 4

I agree with toomeymim and shelly mo. I recommend being upfront with your boss. I believe the Americans with Disabilities Act states that your employer must make every reasonable accommodation so that you can do your job well.

Answer 5

Discuss it with HR and/or your boss.

Do whatever you need to do to not let it affect your job.