I am applying for a job with a local council, and on their application there is a tick box if you 'consider yourself disabled', there is an explanation that they guarantee interviews to people who meet the essential criteria from certain groups such as those with a disability, care leavers, ex armed forces etc.
I don't think of myself as disabled, though I was diagnosed ASD a year ago and I have realised that ASD is a major factor in why I feel my current job isn't sustainable.
I feel uncomfortable ticking the box to get an advantage for getting an interview - I don't feel disadvantaged as say, being ex armed forces. However I'm wondering if I didn't select this, whether it would cause an issue if I asked for any reasonable adjustments as part of the role if I was offered it (simple things such as being allowed to wear headphones in the office if it's noisy)
WIBU to tick the box for disability? I'm still getting my head around ASD, and as you might guess I tend to question about etiquette in different situations!