Add description for Many autistic people, frequently from a reasonably early age, have intense and highly focused interests. These are either ever-changing or permanent. It might be music, painting, gardening, critters, or numbers. It might be a specific cartoon figure or a group of characters that appeal to many younger kids.Children and teenagers with autism can become very intense and focused when talking about their favourite games, activities, and subjects of discussion. Some kids switch from one fixation or interest to another, and each one lasts for a few weeks or months before changing. Others start showing interest in things as early as childhood, like trains, and keep it up through adolescence and maturity. Some adolescents and toddlers with autism engage in rituals. For instance, some kids may store special items in designated locations, like the bottom corner of a drawer in the bedroom. Before going to bed, they might have to take their possessions out and handle them. They may also only use cups to drink or pose the same questions and demand the same exact responses. For kids and teenagers with autism, routines are frequently essential. They may have a hard time adjusting to shift and transitions. They […]
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