10 Asperger's Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #5: Restricted Interests
Individuals with Asperger’s can have narrowed or restricted interests that are focused. It can be interests such as model building, drawing, video games, or more. The interests that they are so focused on provide a sense of security and comfort for them. When they are forced to leave their activities, they can become extremely distressed.
These interests are important for their emotional and mental support. They can also become obsessive in pursuing their interests and become extremely knowledgeable in their field of interest. The field of interest can often seem bizarre to others. Some of these bizarre obsessions include weather reports, sports scores, and more.
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