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[quote=Anonymous]No, don't disclose your diagnosis. It is never a good idea to disclose any disability to an employer unless you really must. You probably will need to work hard to make sure you interview and interact with the parents well, and it may take some time to find the right family. If you are good with kids, then the right family will be able to see that you seeming a bit shy or awkward with adults has nothing to do with how you are as a nanny. If I was interviewing a nanny who seemed awkward with me but totally great with my kid, I wouldn't hesitate, provided you had good references too. One big caveat is that you will need to make sure you have good communications with the parents so that you are meeting expectations. With hfa you might miss subtle ways the mom is trying to communicate what she wants. So be sure that you are always getting clear direction from her and check in often to make sure you are not missing anything. [/quote]
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