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Just a thought

Ladybird

It might be a super silly thought but it’s just crossed my mind so here it is (don’t beat me up please): are people on the spectrum tend to be bureaucratic? (because of adherence to the rules, need for clear and detailed rules and procedures) Would that mean that autistic folks like red tape?

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  • Greetings from M'self. Your Post seems (to Me) as if a bit new to all of this "Autism" business. Yes, one of the main characteristics of Autism is a preference towards Order, Routine, Schedule... and this is to do with saftey/security (delete as applicable, anyone.). So it is not a "silly thought". Generally - perjhaps this is My own opinion, howeverv, - if given a Rule to follow, We (Autistics) try to follow the Rule, but when it is broken (by Allistics) then We can say... "But I followed that rule!", and We may be excused from blame... at least until another unfair counter is offered. ("Well You should have known better", or similar to that.)

    ...Generally We follow Rules and what is told, but if told to "improvise", then that can lead to good things or very bad social traps, depending upon the situation and to whom One is speaking.    ...Maybe this was not such a helpful post, sorry, but I wanted to offer some support upon the subject...? It seemed that You are starting to find out about Autistic Traits here. It is a very large subject, and so good luck to You. Ignore the Negatives and focus upon the positives... but most of all, work towards what makes You Yourself feel confident and relaxed. That is all from Myself for now, really.

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  • Greetings from M'self. Your Post seems (to Me) as if a bit new to all of this "Autism" business. Yes, one of the main characteristics of Autism is a preference towards Order, Routine, Schedule... and this is to do with saftey/security (delete as applicable, anyone.). So it is not a "silly thought". Generally - perjhaps this is My own opinion, howeverv, - if given a Rule to follow, We (Autistics) try to follow the Rule, but when it is broken (by Allistics) then We can say... "But I followed that rule!", and We may be excused from blame... at least until another unfair counter is offered. ("Well You should have known better", or similar to that.)

    ...Generally We follow Rules and what is told, but if told to "improvise", then that can lead to good things or very bad social traps, depending upon the situation and to whom One is speaking.    ...Maybe this was not such a helpful post, sorry, but I wanted to offer some support upon the subject...? It seemed that You are starting to find out about Autistic Traits here. It is a very large subject, and so good luck to You. Ignore the Negatives and focus upon the positives... but most of all, work towards what makes You Yourself feel confident and relaxed. That is all from Myself for now, really.

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