We talk about autistic 'rigidity' as though someone's just refusing to change.
But if the world feels unpredictable, contradictory... and extremely unsafe... a familiar routine can be a place of refuge.
The more interesting question might be why that refuge is so badly needed!
#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticExperience #AutisticVoices #Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance #AutisticWellbeing #RethinkingAutism
K. J. Elphinstone
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