Published on 12, July, 2020
Choose life. Choose parodies. Choose to make a YouTube video about special interests and why they’re important.[edited by moderator]
I used to think that having a set of intense interests was universal, but apparently not. In the past couple of years, I’ve realised that such interests are especially important for autistic people. Why wouldn’t you want to spend time doing, and thinking about, things you enjoy? But I think having special interests goes beyond mere hedonism – they can be vital for survival in a world not designed for us.
What are your special interests?
My special interest is English, so a lot of my hyperfixations come from books. My username actually came from a hyperfixation on Wings of Fire!