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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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  • I was with a customer, I gave him a lift to drop his classic car off at an MG specialist, the car was to have the windscreen replaced. For some reason the garage owner was giving me the guided tour of the various workshops. I restore classic cars for a living so was interested.

    At the end I said thanks and gave my friend the lift home. On the way home he said,”you do know they were offering you a job to run the fabrication workshop.” I just said that they had not mentioned anything.

    He said the owner had said several times when showing us around that they were looking for someone with my experience to run the said workshop. My friend is quite ‘well to do’ he explained that’s how it’s done, the owner was  hinting all the way around the buildings. I still didn’t believe him.

    I now get the double empathy issue, plus neurotypical people talk in riddles.

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  • I was with a customer, I gave him a lift to drop his classic car off at an MG specialist, the car was to have the windscreen replaced. For some reason the garage owner was giving me the guided tour of the various workshops. I restore classic cars for a living so was interested.

    At the end I said thanks and gave my friend the lift home. On the way home he said,”you do know they were offering you a job to run the fabrication workshop.” I just said that they had not mentioned anything.

    He said the owner had said several times when showing us around that they were looking for someone with my experience to run the said workshop. My friend is quite ‘well to do’ he explained that’s how it’s done, the owner was  hinting all the way around the buildings. I still didn’t believe him.

    I now get the double empathy issue, plus neurotypical people talk in riddles.

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