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The pathologization of interest and curiosity
As I am increasingly connected with people in Disabilities and Autistic communities, I am finding that there were things that in the past sat quite comfortably with me – that now – looking back – make me uncomfortable. I sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in ableism, acceptance, Autism, Autistic, inventing, language, self-directed learning
Tagged adaptive learning, Blacksmith, curiosity, Hobbit, intense interests, Inventor, Jedi, language, obsession, pathologize, self-directed learning, special interest, stigma, transitioning to adulthood
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