u/Maximum_Web9072

I recently read a post by an autistic person who found that people would treat them better if they disclosed that they were autistic rather than just doing their best to mask. To paraphrase, people were more understanding when they had a concrete explanation for the person's differences rather than just a (subconscious) feeling that there was something odd about them that they couldn't place. Has anyone had experience with doing this in a professional environment? Do y'all think the risk is worth it, and if so, when do you think is the best time to let a new employer/coworkers know? (Assume that the person doesn't need any special accommodations, but can't mask "perfectly" long-term.)