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

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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  • Oh, lots of things.. 

    What i now know is sensory overwhelm and shutdown, I used to think was just being sensitive or a panic attack lol. Pne example from when i was a young teen, Crying my eyes out and running away because a motorbike drove past. They are so loud! Especially on warm days )I did google this and apparently sound particles travel faster when the air is warm - I knew I wasn't imagining it!)

    Also maybe my clashes with authority or anyone telling me to do something right then. I can't count the number of jobs where I've clashed hard with managers, despite actually being an otherwise good worker lol. I've tried to work on that, my current manager doesn't trigger that in me thankfully, but every now and then it gets me! 

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  • Oh, lots of things.. 

    What i now know is sensory overwhelm and shutdown, I used to think was just being sensitive or a panic attack lol. Pne example from when i was a young teen, Crying my eyes out and running away because a motorbike drove past. They are so loud! Especially on warm days )I did google this and apparently sound particles travel faster when the air is warm - I knew I wasn't imagining it!)

    Also maybe my clashes with authority or anyone telling me to do something right then. I can't count the number of jobs where I've clashed hard with managers, despite actually being an otherwise good worker lol. I've tried to work on that, my current manager doesn't trigger that in me thankfully, but every now and then it gets me! 

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