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Stamina for socialising

Anyone who has been following the girl with the curly hair for a while will know my stance on social energy. Basically, I believe that people with ASD have reduced capacity for social interactions in comparison to NTs. I want to write about, what I call, the ‘stamina’ for socialising that people with ASD have…. Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to r…

Why is it so important for a person with ASD to have a special interest?

A characteristic of autism spectrum disorders is having ‘special interests’. What differentiates a special interest from a hobby is the quality and intensity of these interests. It is difficult to state easily what the difference is between a person on the spectrum’s ‘special interest’ and a neurotypical person’s ‘hobby.’ Can a neurotypical person have a special interest,… Join The Curly Hair Project Communi…