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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. Classic autism - Wikipedia

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    Classic autism, also known as childhood autism, autistic disorder, (early) infantile autism, infantile psychosis, Kanner's autism, Kanner's syndrome, or (formerly) just autism, is a neurodevelopmental condition first described by Leo Kanner in 1943. It is characterized by atypical and impaired development in social interaction and communication ...

  4. Hobby - Wikipedia

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    Hobby. Hobby: collecting seashells. In Tristram Shandy, the term "hobby-horse" was used to refer to whimsical obsessions, which led to the current use of the word "hobby". A hobby is considered to be a regular activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time. Hobbies include collecting themed items and objects, engaging ...

  5. 15 Free Hobbies That Are Actually Fun - AOL

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    Here's more about hobbies and all the things you can do for free. What are some fun inexpensive hobbies? Sometimes you don't have extra money to spend on hobbies so here are some suggestions for a ...

  6. List of patron saints by occupation and activity - Wikipedia

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    Farm workers - Andrew the Apostle, Benedict of Nursia, Bernard of Vienne, Eligius, George, [ 10] Isidore the Farmer, Notburga, Phocas the Gardener, Walstan. Farriers - Eligius, John the Baptist. Field workers - Medard. Firefighters - Eustace, [ 20] Florian [ 5] Brazilian firefighters - George.

  7. Ritvo Autism and Asperger Diagnostic Scale - Wikipedia

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    The Ritvo Autism & Asperger Diagnostic Scale ( RAADS) is a psychological self-rating scale developed by Dr. Riva Ariella Ritvo (NPI UCLA and CSC Yale). An abridged and translated 14 question version was then developed at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the Karolinska Institute, to aid in the identification of patients who may have ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. Lifestyle (social sciences) - Wikipedia

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    Lifestyle (social sciences) Lifestyle is the interests, opinions, behaviours, and behavioural orientations of an individual, group, or culture. [ 1][ 2] The term was introduced by Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler in his 1929 book, The Case of Miss R., with the meaning of "a person's basic character as established early in childhood". [ 3]