Autistic people have a reputation for fearing change, yet non-autistic people typically fear any changes we suggest, even when those changes would actually help them. I think autists’ fear is simply expressed more, as we have extra variables to consider and change is rarely in our favour.
"Why are you stuck on this point?"
"Because I'm right and it's going to be a problem for us."
"You're too rigid. We'll figure it out."
"I already figured it out. Here's what we change to fix it."
"It's too late in the process to change things now."
"..."
@AutisticAdam@actuallyautistic There are contexts where non-autistics feel free to express their reluctance to change. For example, when technology they rely on changes, they’re don’t hesitate to complain to the companies that make the tech.
But of course, they’re not comfortable with the tech in the first place. Whereas we’re not comfortable with the world.
@felyashono 'New & Improved' are my most unfavorite words - especially on products I know won't harm me. That sort of change is upsetting. @AutisticAdam@actuallyautistic
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