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What is something you've realised in hindsight were probably caused by Autism?

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What is something you've realised in hindsight were probably caused by Autism? Preferably light hearted, but share anything you like. Feel free to share multiple.

For background, I'm awaiting assessment for Autism. Even though I've already filled in the initial assessment form, there are many things that will pop into my head as probably being the result of Autism (if confirmed).

As an example, at work I would sometimes have to go to client sites. This particular client was a more traditional business so it was smart trousers, shirt and shoes, rather than the usual jeans, polo shirt and converse. I think I was senior on the work as well so I was doing a lot of the talking and centre of attention. When I finally returned to our office, I let out a big sigh, laid down on the floor, and closed my eyes. One of the managers asked if I was ok, and I said yes I just needed to chill. I was quite content there on the floor for about 10 seconds, before anxiety kicked in about how it might look and I got back up.

I find it quite amusing in hindsight. To end up laying down on the floor in the middle of an office, it seems obvious it was probably more than just a long day Joy

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  • So many meltdowns in my previous job. SO many! I didn't know they were meltdowns back then, and neither did my employer, so I was labelled as all sorts of other things. All due to misinformation, bullying, gaslighting. unclear instructions, bad management and incompetence. I'll never work in a majority male environment again because of this. I just don't get the culture, I don't like the casual sexism, racism, and homophobia, and especially in the trades they have little understanding of mental health or neurodiversity. Zero accommodation. Jus' gerron wit' job! (I live n the north)

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  • So many meltdowns in my previous job. SO many! I didn't know they were meltdowns back then, and neither did my employer, so I was labelled as all sorts of other things. All due to misinformation, bullying, gaslighting. unclear instructions, bad management and incompetence. I'll never work in a majority male environment again because of this. I just don't get the culture, I don't like the casual sexism, racism, and homophobia, and especially in the trades they have little understanding of mental health or neurodiversity. Zero accommodation. Jus' gerron wit' job! (I live n the north)

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  • in reply to Deleted User

    I had a similar experience at a past job, except it was female dominated rather than male. I don't think it's necessarily just about gender, but rather the people's attitudes and the culture. With some exceptions of course. 

    Also, I would even say that although autism might have not helped in situations like that, maybe that's a good thing in some ways... wouldn't want to 'fit in' with that anyway!