What exactly does it mean that Aspergers causes rigidity?

Aspies/Autists learn by a try/fail/try model of performing tasks. We try to do something in a way that seems logical or correct to us. It doesn't always work out how we intended and we refine our approach to attempt a better outcome next time. read more

To most people, this would come across like being a smartass or to enact some kind of willful punishment/revenge on his wife, but to an Autist, this is following directions, albeit with rigidity. I manage two ASD employees who both exhibit different kinds of rigidity. read more

Understanding what causes so much anxiety, tantrums, and out of control behavior helps parents to know where their Aspergers child is coming from, and with that, parents will be able to help their kids become healthy and happy adults. read more

The Difference Between ODD and Rigidity in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This post contains affiliate links. Please visit our disclosure page for more information. To see the difference, one must practice perspective taking skills. Put yourself in the place of the child; imagine a world that often does not make sense to you. read more