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Is this a good topic title?

XAVI

I was thnking about the topic 'Hobbies and interests' and I would like to suggest that as this is an autism forum it could be called 'Hobbies and Obsessions'.

What do you think?

Parents

  • I think "Special Interests" is a neutral expression which most AS people I have spoken to are happy with.

     

    I think this might be a good place to share a balance of views re where Special Interests have caused difficulties- e.g. taking up time to the exclusion of all else or cuasing excessive spending- as opposed to where they have been beneficial, perhaps even giving an "in" to a chose career.

     

    As an example, I have a special interest in 1960's American comics. As well as enjoying them in their own right, I've built up a wealth of experience in buying and selling them and have been able to make a little extra money out of my interest.

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  • I think "Special Interests" is a neutral expression which most AS people I have spoken to are happy with.

     

    I think this might be a good place to share a balance of views re where Special Interests have caused difficulties- e.g. taking up time to the exclusion of all else or cuasing excessive spending- as opposed to where they have been beneficial, perhaps even giving an "in" to a chose career.

     

    As an example, I have a special interest in 1960's American comics. As well as enjoying them in their own right, I've built up a wealth of experience in buying and selling them and have been able to make a little extra money out of my interest.

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