Intense foci as a vehicle for development in the classroom for autistic learners

Mayol Jiménez, Daniel (2025) Intense foci as a vehicle for development in the classroom for autistic learners. In: 14th Autism-Europe International Congress, 2025-09-11 - 2025-09-13, Trinity College.

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Abstract

Intense foci, characterised as interests or objects which autistic students pursue passionately and spend large amounts of time engaging with, are a common feature in autism. Recently, intense foci have been the subject of a contemporary reconceptualization as positive markers of diversity, and their display can support the fundamental components of learning.

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