Meet My Autistic Brain Autodidacts - Self Learners
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May 7, 2023 Explore the incredible abilities of autistic individuals to teach themselves and their insatiable curiosity. Discover the intrinsic motivation behind self-learning for autistics and the methods they use. Delve into the joys and challenges of self-learning, showcasing famous autodidacts. Learn about the value of self-teaching and its importance in various professions.
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Intrinsic Drive Powers Self-Learning
- Autistic people often become autodidacts driven by intrinsic curiosity rather than external rewards.
- They combine intense focus, persistence, and resourcefulness to teach themselves and retain autonomy.
Interests Extend Beyond Skills To Context
- Autistic interests span nearly any domain from music and languages to natural history and vehicles.
- They often learn not just skills but deep contextual details like construction, history, and taxonomy.
Learning Motivated From Within
- Autistic motivation for learning is primarily intrinsic and often not driven by money or external rewards.
- Achievement, purpose, and the sheer love of learning commonly fuel sustained engagement.