i would definitely just tell them where you would feel the most comfortable! i have ASD too and although it's easier said than done, advocating for yourself is so important. if you are most comfortable doing register, almost any shift would be glad to accommodate and *should* be accommodating

disabilities that impact your ability to meet job demands require you to work with Sedgwick and get an accomodation request approved.


For example, if a pregnant partner needed an extra break or extra break time to pump after maternity leave they would need to apply for an accommodation request since its not part of the standard break policy.


If your hands prevent you from making drinks or handling tongs on the oven you would probably need an accommodation to not be placed in those positions.

a neighboring store hired on a neuro-atypical part time partner who spent her shifts connecting in the lobby, maintaining displays and merch, and chalk art, typically in the afternoons and evening because business is slower then. i'm not sure what the circumstances were for hiring and i don't know why she eventually left, but the team loved her and she loved being a barista even though her day to day looked a little different than other partners.

The biggest lesson i've learned at starbucks is that no (reasonable) person will expect you to start out owning everything. come as you are, but be prepared to put in the work. as long as you are willing to ask for help and make mistakes, there really isn't anything you shouldn't try. the worst that can happen is you don't get the job, but you already don't have it, so you've got nothing to lose!

i encourage you to maybe sit down with the manager (not an interview) and just ask transparently what that might look like. best of luck to you!!

I also have ASD and they have been accommodating so far but I'm thinking of leaving because of not getting enough hours to pay bills etc.