I revealed Dx to my boss today! Very positive experience!

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I had made a formal appt. with my boss/principal today. I told her straight up. She then asked exactly what AS was. Then she told me it explained a lot about me, my mannerisms, and some recent actions of mine.
She knew my son has it, so we talked about that, as well as when I got diagnosed (what the doctor said).
She asked me what I thought I'd need, support-wise. I told her. Then she asked me to put it in writing, as a formal "professional development plan."
So I did.
I didn't want a professional development plan to have a negative connotation, so instead of saying "weaknesses," regarding Asperger's, I said "challenges." I also provided solutions to handle the challenges. (Bosses love when you bring solutions!)
In the same document, I then mentioned the strengths that AS gives me, which I then bring to the job.

All in all, it was a very positive experience. It helps her understand me better, why I do the things I do, and going "on the record" with my Dx gives me a layer of protection too.

*applause* Very brave, and wonderful result.


M.

You're a teacher or something?

Yes, I'm a teacher.

Great! I love it when things work out well. (:
I had a similar experience when I spoke with all my professors.

And your son goes to your school?

It's great to hear about such a positive experience in disclosing a diagnosis. I'm glad it went well for you.

I'm really glad it went well for you! It's good to know that it's possible to get a positive reaction out of disclosing people's disorders, I've heard of so many negative experiences.

Good for you Irishlass. It's great things worked out and well done for being able to take this step.

Thanks everyone!

No, my child doesn't go to my school. He's in elementary school. I teach secondary.