Before I responded, I looked up and was fortunate to find what you referenced. Secret O’ Life (1977). It is possible and oh how I wish it had been for me.

Thank you for responding as well as in contribution to this theory. Each one adds to the evidence for future readers to see the theory is correct.

But complicated…

The base problem is lacking sufficient social and/or economic integration. The cause is Dr. Milton’s Double Empathy Problem Theory. However, fearing that we are running out of time to integrate into society could be considered several things.

Collateral damage. It could be described as just one perspective of the effects DEP has on us as we are limited in a neurotypically-designed and dominated society. And indeed it is. Autistic Chronophobia isn’t the only side effect of something like lacking integration.

How I found it is all due to autism. Pattern recognition, to connect the clues, and memory retention, to remember the anecdotal information. Once I coped with being in denial of my late diagnosis, and the damage it caused, I finally could recognize the truth and, equally important, to take it seriously.

There is also a connection between monotropism, employment decision-making, PTSD, and possibly even suicide susceptibility. That will be my next ‘theory’, but only when I am able to garner the strength of mind to do it. I’m under too much stress.

If you were to read further, in my two-part series A Journey of Accommodation, I’ve had to request help from my healthcare provider even for occupational accommodations despite the fact that I am not currently working for them. I’m seeking employment with them for autism research.

There is more to discover by more people.

Autistic people and those who are ADHD as well.

The truth is out there.
Thank you again.