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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  • Another thing I thought of is how I got so overwhelmed by the fire alarm at school. The noise was immense and threw me in to a panic attack and meltdown. Afterwards I was in a weird trance where I couldn't talk and just stared in to space for a while - I now know this is a shutdown. At school my teacher said I was over-dramatic and being silly. 

    I really wish she could have been me during those fire alarms and then she would have seen how much they affected me.

    It's nice now looking back and realising that though it was really difficult to experience this at least now I know why I reacted the way I did.

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  • Another thing I thought of is how I got so overwhelmed by the fire alarm at school. The noise was immense and threw me in to a panic attack and meltdown. Afterwards I was in a weird trance where I couldn't talk and just stared in to space for a while - I now know this is a shutdown. At school my teacher said I was over-dramatic and being silly. 

    I really wish she could have been me during those fire alarms and then she would have seen how much they affected me.

    It's nice now looking back and realising that though it was really difficult to experience this at least now I know why I reacted the way I did.

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