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Tell us you were late-diagnosed/discovered as autistic without telling us directly

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Tell us that you discovered you were autistic as an adult without directly telling us that. Imply it by sharing personal experiences.

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Frenchy@aussie.zone
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Ok, so this is an autistic thing too? I thought it was just my training from lab work seeping into real life.

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It could be both or that your innate desire to be efficient lead you to that position

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