Some autistic persons have intense special interests coupled with a
strong attention to detail. This can make them very good at learning
things like gaming, programming, software testing. It's not limited to
those subjects, however. My nephew shows an affinity for gaming, movies
(generally BAD horror movies) and things to do with the military. He can
quote movie scenes verbatim, tell you the cast members and details
about them, is very knowledgeable about the details of different
releases of his favorite video games, and he had a passion for his
military career - knowing the rules and regulations like the back of his
hand. He also LOVES Star Trek. Any and ALL of it. If I recall
correctly, his first word was, "Space" - the first word said in the
opening of the original series.
If you misquote a movie or
bungle a fact about one, he's there to correct you. If you have a
question about a specific armament used by the US Military, he can
answer it. His passion for bad horror movies is shared by his one sister
and parents - they often spend weekends watching them on video and look
forward to every new release.
What special interest do the autistic people in your life have?
Thursday, April 5, 2018
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