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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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  • My inability at holding a conversation both as a child/teen and now the same if not worse as an adult. I just can't do, no matter how hard I try.

    "How are you Vi?"

    Me: "Fine." End of conversation lmao Joy

    And never finishing films or books in one sitting. I have such a short attention span and my mum always said I was the only child who didn't get absorbed in films when I watched them. I would sit there for 5 then go off and do something else.

    Looking back autism is responsible for so much.

  • in reply to Autistocrat

    I do exactly the same, my answer is always, “I’m fine thank you.” I’ve answered the question I was asked.

  • in reply to Roy

    I'm trying to train myself to say simply "hello" or "hiya" as a greeting these days. Most people around here say "y'alright" or "how ya doing?" and I feel compelled to answer the question honestly, which 50% of the time might not be good, but they don't want to hear that and it makes them panic. Face palm Most people are just being polite and don't really want to get involved in how we're really feeling.

    I really detest that generic fake small talk NT greeting of "hi, you ok?", "yeh, you?", "yeh fine". It makes me so uncomfortable at how fake it is, cos so many of these people are struggling with stuff but refuse to talk about it and instead put on a facade of a wonderful carefree life. If I answer that way it feels like a lie, and I don't like doing that.

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  • in reply to Roy

    I'm trying to train myself to say simply "hello" or "hiya" as a greeting these days. Most people around here say "y'alright" or "how ya doing?" and I feel compelled to answer the question honestly, which 50% of the time might not be good, but they don't want to hear that and it makes them panic. Face palm Most people are just being polite and don't really want to get involved in how we're really feeling.

    I really detest that generic fake small talk NT greeting of "hi, you ok?", "yeh, you?", "yeh fine". It makes me so uncomfortable at how fake it is, cos so many of these people are struggling with stuff but refuse to talk about it and instead put on a facade of a wonderful carefree life. If I answer that way it feels like a lie, and I don't like doing that.

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