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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  • Not realising on time, that I'm hungry, only when I'm almost falling. Especially when I'm hyperfocused on my interest or work. Not knowing why I'm crying. The first one was suspected Epilepsie or diabetes,  but turned out none of them. 

    Constantly squinting my eyes also when it's cloudy, now I always wear sunglasses. 

    Panic attacks when over stimulated and meltdowns as a kid, if something was misplaced and I couldn't find it. But I won the battle with my meltdowns,  learned finally to recognise the cause and tge moment and isolate myself from the situation. All that long before I even had any idea about autism and the possibility of myself having it. Till now suspected. 

  • learned finally to recognise the cause and tge moment and isolate myself from the situation. All that long before I even had any idea about autism and the possibility of myself having it. Till now suspected. 

    That is quite impressive.

    I've had the fixation meaning I forget to drink. Literally thought to myself "I'm thirsty and should go make a brew". An hour or two later and I'm still sat at my desk. Got to the point where I built a sensor into my chair so my smart home knows if I'm sat down. If I'm sat down for a while, it will remind me to stand up. If I don't, it will nag me every 15 mins Joy

  • Thank you, my family till today has fun of my "silly behaviour" from the past which is hurtful but I can't do anything about it 

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