Below we have curated a list of resources that were discussed during our Interest Based Learning webinar.
First, let's start with some questions you might like to ask yourself to find our more about your own strengths and interests:
• If you had some free time to do anything, what would you choose?
• Are there activities that you are usually good at?
• What do you like? What do you enjoy doing?
• Are there times when you totally relax?
• What do you get excited about?
• What makes you laugh or smile?
• When do you learn the best?
Tools
Research Studies
Using the special interests of autistic children to facilitate meaningful engagement and learning by Lydia Davey, 2020 - Read
The self-identified positive attributes and favourite activities of children on the autism spectrum by Megan Clark and Dawn Adams, 2020 - Read
An Expert Discussion on Strengths-Based Approaches in Autism from Autism in Adulthood, 2019 - Read
Autism: Using passions to make connections by Jane Hancock, 2019 - Read
Documentaries
Wizard Mode - View
Life Animated - View
Media Examples
Career-prep program fosters strengths of teens with autism - Read
Our Interests are Ours - Read
Pioneering Work in Cars, Buses, and Trains: The Art of Chase Ferguson - Read
Leveraging Special Interests to Help Children with Autism - Read
The Necessity of Special Interests for Me as a Person on the Autism Spectrum - Read