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Time to change perception about the relationship of autism to change?

Phased

I'm increasing fed up with autism having a tag "resistance to change" as being a problem for autistic people.

My observation is that the effects of change by human society as a whole are making the world an increasingly unsafe place to live.

Changes that favour a small number of people over the majority are the norm.

What's so wrong in wanting to feel safe by analysing the risks?

Maybe autistic people need to be more vocal collectively about this?

This thread might be a stimulus to do so :-)  

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  • I concur in that my issue is unpredictability of things.

    My autism assessment medical report lists a few of the ways I fit the ‘Resistance to Change’ category, yet the terminology makes me feel like I’m reading a school report of very naughty and obtuse behaviour. “ArchaeC is obstreperous and despite having had numerous opportunities to reflect on her behaviour and improve her attitude…”

    Perhaps I am overly sensitive as I struggled at school, but it makes me feel as if I am just being stubborn for the sake of it.

  • in reply to ArchaeC
    ArchaeC said:
    obstreperous

    I love that word. I often read it as "fiercely independent".

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