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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

    Lol I'm also terrible with returning 'how are you? I give my 'all good' response then after my brain cogs have turned I'm like, oh yeah I need to ask them. Sweat smile

    Also yes!! I feel like I didn't watch a full film until I got into my late 20s. I might have been in the room/sat there but my mind was elsewhere, or I was doing other things. Then again I also have an ADHD diagnosis.

  • in reply to Ornithaur

    Me too, the amount of times when i was younger i was told my emails were emotionless and very to the point.

    Even now i find myself writing an email or message to someone, then stopping and thinking "maybe i should ask them how they are" lol.

    Or if someone asks in conversation if im.ok, ill answer "yes" and thats the end of that conversation.

  • in reply to Sh0tgunCr4ig

    Oh god yes, this happens a lot to me, though it happens more when I'm replying to someone else's query. I have my good little template ready for when I'm sending something, though lol. 

    I wonder if you added up the collective hours it takes for the population to write "how are you?" In work emails, how much time that would be... not that I think we should strive for 'ultra productivity', but maybe so we could have more work breaks haha. 

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  • in reply to Sh0tgunCr4ig

    Oh god yes, this happens a lot to me, though it happens more when I'm replying to someone else's query. I have my good little template ready for when I'm sending something, though lol. 

    I wonder if you added up the collective hours it takes for the population to write "how are you?" In work emails, how much time that would be... not that I think we should strive for 'ultra productivity', but maybe so we could have more work breaks haha. 

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