Episode 5 – Not Just a Hobby: Understanding Autistic Special Interests
To some, they’re just hobbies. To us, they’re lifelines.
In this episode, we explore autistic special interests—the deep passions that often define our focus, bring us joy, and help us make sense of the world. Far from being “obsessions” or distractions, special interests are a powerful part of the autistic experience. We discuss how they’ve impacted our lives, shaped our identities, and provided comfort through chaos. Whether your interest is music, airplanes, history, or something wonderfully niche, this episode is a celebration and validation of the things that light us up.
Show Notes
2:05 DSM05 https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm
20:50 Runway DFW https://www.youtube.com/@RunwayDFW
20:52 Airline Videos Live https://www.youtube.com/@AIRLINEVIDEOS
25:28 The Martian https://a.co/d/3ODrIVc
25:54 FDR and Churchill book https://a.co/d/90aZRLW
34:00 FlightRadar24 https://www.flightradar24.com/
46:06 Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by: Devon Price PhD https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/688819/unmasking-autism-by-devon-price-phd/
Credits
Executive Producer: Keith Holloway
Co-Executive Producer: Bridget Holloway
Hosts: Keith and Bridget Holloway
Produced & Edited by: Keith Holloway
Theme Music: "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Logo Design: Nathan McConnell (Growing up Autie) https://www.facebook.com/growingupautie
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