Ep. 10: Special Interests and Hyperfixations

Do you have interests that seem more intense than everyone else’s but you aren’t sure why? Neurodivergent people often have more intense interests like special interests and hyperfixations. In this episode we will cover

What special interests and hyperfixations are and the difference between them
The importance of special interests and hyperfixations and why they matter
The benefits and challenges of having special interests or hyperfixations
Losing a special interest and learning how to cope with losing a special interest
My personal special interests and ones I’ve lost
Myths and misconceptions about special interests and hyperfixations
Monotropism and infodumping
Timeblindness
How to support yourself as someone with intense interests and how to support someone else with intense interests

From this episode you will gain a greater understanding of intense interests like special interests and hyperfixations and why they are important and matter. You will learn about what losing a special interest means and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. We will debunk myths and misconceptions about special interests and hyperfixations and you will gain a greater understanding of your own or someone else’s hyperfixations and special interests

Want to learn more about Autism? Check out my deep dive episode 16

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/02cMI38DylYO39XCXydiXh

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-16-autism-explained-traits-support-needs-diagnosis/id6785985912?i=1000792194351

Want to learn more about ADHD? Check out my deep dive episode 17

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-17-adhd-explained-executive-function-attention-subtypes/id6785985912?i=1000793425410

Want to learn more about myths and misconceptions around autism and adhd and what autism and adhd actually look like check out episode 4

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