autismdragon [he/him, they/them]@hexbear.net to neurodiverse@hexbear.netEnglish · 10 months ago

Would you be bothered by a neurotypical using the term "special interest" in a casual not-ND specific way to describe something they're into?

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Would you be bothered by a neurotypical using the term "special interest" in a casual not-ND specific way to describe something they're into?

autismdragon [he/him, they/them]@hexbear.net to neurodiverse@hexbear.netEnglish · 10 months ago

I’m not personally. If an NT person who’s into comics says its a special interest Id be like “k”. But im interested in takes here.

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Depends, the term is used in industry and medicine to denote a non-formal specialisation sometimes.

As for your specific example, I think it would be mildly annoying but not something to make a big deal out of.

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