My Experience of with Autism and the BBC
The BBC has been one of the most supportive companies I’ve worked for. They’re always willing to listen to my additional needs and accommodate. Both the managers and team members. They work with my autism, not against it, in order to help me produce my best work and thrive being my authentic self.
I’ve never felt like I’ve had to mask or hide my autism within my role as everyone has been so understanding. Throughout my life I’ve had to mask my autism, pretend to be “normal” in order to avoid judgement. I’ve never felt this way in this role. They’re always ready to listen to me and help to understand me further. The BBC go the extra mile to make sure I feel comfortable and included both working from home and when I’ve been in the office. I’ve had extra 1 to 1 meetings with managers to discuss additional needs which have been met without judgement and posthaste. Having autism isn’t easy, everyday is different with a unique set of challenges but working for a company willing to listen and understand helps to take some of that weight off your shoulders.
