How do we get the balance right between doing exactly what we want in the moment versus what’s best for us and the situation? Everyone faces this tension, but for autistic people it can be especially challenging.
Autistic people’s thinking frequently involves narrow focus followed by immediate action. This can mean they miss the wider context. When involving other people, it’s not usually out of selfishness, but because their attention gets caught up in pursuit of their goal.
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