Published on 12, July, 2020
Are people with Autism: More likely or less likely to keep the rules re self-isolation or wearing a mask? I think lots of people are not keeping the rules whether they are Autistic or not. Lots of naughty children who are sent to their room or bed do not stay there or go there. Lots of Adults and Children who are supposed to self-isolate do not.
I'm definitely a rule follower and don't see any nuance, I just follow the rules to the letter.
When we started wearing masks to work I stopped drinking except on breaks because how can you drink with a mask on? And you shouldn't touch the mask so I couldn't just move the mask out the way to drink. I ended up having a chat with the unit sister who told me that of course I can drink but it still makes me uncomfortable.
I know others are affected differently though.
Yea, I take the not touching the mask rule seriously too. I do notice a lot of people touching their masks all the time, and it makes me cringe.