Challenging to Spectrum Minds Because: Difficulties in other EF processes (especially planning and problem-solving) make it harder for us to form new thought and behavior patterns, which are necessary for anyone to adjust to any change of any magnitude; since adapting is that much harder, it’s that much more anxiety-producing, so—out of anxiety and fear, not stubbornness or disrespect—our thoughts and opinions crystallize into rigid, unbreakable things, we cling tightly to enforcing rules, following routines and repeating behaviors, activities,
