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submitted 1 year ago by to c/autism@lemmy.world
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Nothing will make an autistic person lock in like finally understanding the logic behind why they should do a specific thing
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[–] 53 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Truth. People who give some justification for doing things don't understand what I need. I need the actual reason. If that reason doesn't exist then the point of the action doesn't exist.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Yeah, I'm not too worried personally. I've encountered people who felt belittled, or maybe even infantilized, by having things explained to them. I think, ultimately, it comes down to understanding each individual's personality and how they respond to information. As well as not being rude or disrespectful, of course.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    I feel like

    find it condescending and insulting to have the reason for something explained to them, if [they already understand the reason]

    can apply just as well to neuro-atypical people as to neurotypicals.

    I don't think this has to be too complicated though. Don't explain the reason unless it's super unobvious, or unless they ask for a reason. If they do ask for the reason, give it in full and without judgment.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    i think a lot of people are driven by "because the law says so" a lot. people work because they need money to live, not because they care about whether their work actually helps anybody. people don't steal because they're afraid of the law. it's not as if most people actually need or care about a higher purpose in their activities. that's rather the rare exception to look for higher purpose in what you're doing.

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