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Understanding Rigid Decisiveness with Jason & Debbie
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“Why won’t they just change their mind?”
If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated by a neurodivergent loved one’s black-and-white thinking or their refusal to reconsider a decision, you’re not alone. In this episode of Autism & Neurodiversity, we explore the common pattern of what Jason calls "rigid decisiveness."
We unpack how this behavior—often misunderstood as stubbornness or immaturity—is rooted in lower brain functions like the need to avoid pain and conserve energy.
We share some real-life examples of this pattern and explain how understanding it through a developmental lens can make all the difference.
Whether you’re a parent, professional, or someone navigating your own neurodivergence, this episode offers practical tools and a fresh perspective on how to approach rigid decisiveness with patience and support.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why rigid decisiveness is common in neurodivergent individuals
• How black-and-white thinking ties to lower brain, survival functions
• The pitfalls of labeling this behavior as “stubbornness” or “immaturity”
• Developmental strategies to better support and connect
📩 Want more insights and practical tools? Be sure to join our email list for inspiration and updates.
👉 For deeper support, join our NDM Circle Community at NDM.Circle.so—a space for parents and professionals navigating the complexities of parenting neurodivergent young people.
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Manage episode 463020258 series 2856381
“Why won’t they just change their mind?”
If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated by a neurodivergent loved one’s black-and-white thinking or their refusal to reconsider a decision, you’re not alone. In this episode of Autism & Neurodiversity, we explore the common pattern of what Jason calls "rigid decisiveness."
We unpack how this behavior—often misunderstood as stubbornness or immaturity—is rooted in lower brain functions like the need to avoid pain and conserve energy.
We share some real-life examples of this pattern and explain how understanding it through a developmental lens can make all the difference.
Whether you’re a parent, professional, or someone navigating your own neurodivergence, this episode offers practical tools and a fresh perspective on how to approach rigid decisiveness with patience and support.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why rigid decisiveness is common in neurodivergent individuals
• How black-and-white thinking ties to lower brain, survival functions
• The pitfalls of labeling this behavior as “stubbornness” or “immaturity”
• Developmental strategies to better support and connect
📩 Want more insights and practical tools? Be sure to join our email list for inspiration and updates.
👉 For deeper support, join our NDM Circle Community at NDM.Circle.so—a space for parents and professionals navigating the complexities of parenting neurodivergent young people.
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