I like change.

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I was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism at an early age, less than 5 years old.
One of the big things with ASD is that those on the spectrum need routine, and change is not something that they usually handle very well.
But for me, I actually really like it when things become different. In fact, I get bored of the same thing over and over, pretty quickly.
I don't stick to certain systems of carrying out activities, I always do things differently each time.
I like trying new foods, going to new places, meeting interesting and different people.
There are very few movies and videos I've watched more than once.
Anybody else here with an ASD diagnosis who is similar to this?

I never did Groundhog Day either. I always did what I liked but I hated when my things got messed with but I always had the same foods whenever we ate out but I ate different things at home. I did like things in the same spot though and my Mom had to work with me on that. I never minded new places either and I would also want to go different routes and get bored of the same routes. I do remember playing with my toys the same way over and over. I never did the same thing everyday in order or have a schedule. I just did what I felt like doing and what came to my mind. But a problem I had was if someone was doing something I wanted to do, I would get bored. I can remember my mom giving me suggestions about what else I could do since my brothers were using the TV and playing video games. I remember her telling me I was always that way and I liked things to be organized.

some surprises i like, like going out to eat for once, even though i like it, i will have a small anxiety attack or shut down, regardless of how i feel about it. i may like some changes, but i cant handle it, so i stick to my routine and rituals

I don't know if have an ASD or not but I am a strange mix when it comes to this.

In some ways I like things to stay the same, my samenesses as I call them but in other ways I like to try lots of new things and have lots of new experiences.

It is only in certain ways I do not like change. In other ways I can't stand being stuck in a rut...it gets boring. I need variety and adventure.

I like change that I am in control of.

I don't like it when someone changes something and foists it upon me.

I especially hate it if I've taken time to make plans and someone disrupts them.

In the past I've welcomed change if I was trying desperately to impress someone, but I would be terribly anxious inside. I would imitate the other person's more relaxed attitude as if it were my own, but as soon as that person was not around I would become myself again.

To sum, I like change in theory, but not so much in practice.

Somewhat the same for me.

I'm constantly fed up with food, so I'm always willing to try new foods (within limits).
I also like going on holiday, and I enjoy seeing new views.
I can do things obsessively for a while. For instance when I get a new Pokemon/ Harvest Moon/ Rune Factory game, I always get really into it, and will play excessively for some weeks. Then I just need a break and put it aside for a while.
I can - and have - watch/ed some movies over and over though.

I never mind change that I see as being for the better or am indifferent to. I never cared about moving, for instance. If the change is negative I obviously feel differently, like when favorite foods are altered so they no longer are good, or I spend longer time commuting.
I can usually deal well with change as long as I am prepared for it.

I don't like change. I only like those changes that are already within my range of experience. For example, going on holiday.