" During an identity-alignment crisis or mental breakdown, most employed autistic adults would benefit by taking time off work. Expecting a traumatised person to continue working in a stressful job is similar to expecting an aeroplane to reach its next destination on time after it has crashed. Downtime is essential for reflection and to consider how to start a new life. "

― , Very Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): How Seeking a Diagnosis in Adulthood Can Change Your Life