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It seems quite common in autistic spectrum that there are occasional gaps between concept and action, however if it is getting more noticeable, and happening more often, you need to check it out with a professional (if you can find one).

You don't say how old you are, as this seems to be a characteristic of ageing. Catatonia is often diagnosed in association with autism, which is a slowing down and interruption of motor responses. It is characterised by increasing tendencies to get stuck at the initiation of a physical movement. In extreme cases it may make it difficult to feed yourself (lift food out of bowl, lift to mouth, insert in mouth, eat - becomes tortuously staged and slow).

There seems insufficient knowledge about autism and ageing. Lets face it we haven't managed to sort out transition from adolescence to adulthood, and adult autism isn't being taken seriously enough, let alone old age.  If it is at all reassuring I'm caught by the shower situation, and have a pause before I actually get in.

However that's an extreme. It seems to be present on a small scale with many people on the spectrum, more likely related to motor control (clumsiness) where there's just a hesitance over putting an intention into action, and doors figure a lot in this, so if it is just doors and showers, its probably nothing to worry about.

The other door issue, for many people on the spectrum, is the door handle, or which way to pull or push a door open. Autism seems to limit perception of the action to what appears most obvious. Most door handles turn down, or rotate clockwise to open, but if they work in reverse, many people with autism find they cannot identify the need to try the opposite direction. They just keep trying the expected way.

For some reason NTs seem more readily able to experiment. It may be due to fear of change on spectrum. Likewise it is logical for a door to open inwards, if it opens outwards people on the spectrum often get stuck.

If it is a new experience, and happening more often, and causing more difficulties, get it checked out.

It seems quite common in autistic spectrum that there are occasional gaps between concept and action, however if it is getting more noticeable, and happening more often, you need to check it out with a professional (if you can find one).

You don't say how old you are, as this seems to be a characteristic of ageing. Catatonia is often diagnosed in association with autism, which is a slowing down and interruption of motor responses. It is characterised by increasing tendencies to get stuck at the initiation of a physical movement. In extreme cases it may make it difficult to feed yourself (lift food out of bowl, lift to mouth, insert in mouth, eat - becomes tortuously staged and slow).

There seems insufficient knowledge about autism and ageing. Lets face it we haven't managed to sort out transition from adolescence to adulthood, and adult autism isn't being taken seriously enough, let alone old age.  If it is at all reassuring I'm caught by the shower situation, and have a pause before I actually get in.

However that's an extreme. It seems to be present on a small scale with many people on the spectrum, more likely related to motor control (clumsiness) where there's just a hesitance over putting an intention into action, and doors figure a lot in this, so if it is just doors and showers, its probably nothing to worry about.

The other door issue, for many people on the spectrum, is the door handle, or which way to pull or push a door open. Autism seems to limit perception of the action to what appears most obvious. Most door handles turn down, or rotate clockwise to open, but if they work in reverse, many people with autism find they cannot identify the need to try the opposite direction. They just keep trying the expected way.

For some reason NTs seem more readily able to experiment. It may be due to fear of change on spectrum. Likewise it is logical for a door to open inwards, if it opens outwards people on the spectrum often get stuck.

If it is a new experience, and happening more often, and causing more difficulties, get it checked out.