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

Daniel Mayol Jiménez

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

Daniel Mayol Jiménez

Strathclyde Institute Of Education

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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.

Original language	English
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 13 Sept 2025
Event	14th Autism-Europe International Congress - Trinity College , Dublin, Ireland Duration: 11 Sept 2025 → 13 Sept 2025 Conference number: 14th

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Conference	14th Autism-Europe International Congress
Abbreviated title	AEC 2025
Country/Territory	Ireland
City	Dublin
Period	11/09/25 → 13/09/25

Keywords

intense focus
autism
autistic students

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

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