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  2. Special interest (autism) - Wikipedia

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    Special interests are highly focused interests common in autistic people. [ 1] Special interests are more intense than typical interests, such as hobbies, [ 2] and may take up much of a person's free time. A person with a special interest will often hyperfocus on their special interest for hours, want to learn as much as possible on the topic ...

  3. Special interest group - Wikipedia

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    Special interest group. A special interest group ( SIG) is a community within a larger organization with a shared interest in advancing a specific area of knowledge, learning or technology where members cooperate to effect or to produce solutions within their particular field, and may communicate, meet, and organize conferences.

  4. Types of social groups - Wikipedia

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    Although Cooley had initially proposed the term to denote the first intimate group of an individual's childhood, the classification would later extend to include other intimate relations. [ 6] Additionally, three sub-groups of primary groups can be also identified: [ 5] Kin (relatives) Close friends. Neighbours.

  5. Autism Diagnostic Interview - Wikipedia

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    The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised ( ADI-R) is a structured interview conducted with the parents of individuals who have been referred for the evaluation of possible autism or autism spectrum disorders. The interview, used by researchers and clinicians for decades, can be used for diagnostic purposes for anyone with a mental age of at ...

  6. Social group - Wikipedia

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    Society portal. v. t. e. In the social sciences, a social group is defined as two or more people who interact with one another, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity. [ 1][ 2] Regardless, social groups come in a myriad of sizes and varieties. For example, a society can be viewed as a large social group.

  7. Community of interest - Wikipedia

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    A community of interest, or interest-based community, is a community of people who share a common interest or passion. These people exchange ideas and thoughts about the given passion, but may know (or care) little about each other outside this area. Participation in a community of interest can be compelling, entertaining and create a community ...

  8. Holland Codes - Wikipedia

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    The Holland Codes or the Holland Occupational Themes ( RIASEC[ 1]) refers to a taxonomy of interests [ 2] based on a theory of careers and vocational choice that was initially developed by American psychologist John L. Holland. [ 3][ 4] The Holland Codes serve as a component of the interests assessment, the Strong Interest Inventory.

  9. The 7 Deadly Hobbies: Pastimes Your Insurer Hates - AOL

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    In terms of strict numbers of fatalities, these hazardous vocations are less likely to get you killed or seriously injured than riding in a car or on a bicycle. Nevertheless, insurers consider ...