For example, a commonly reported feature in autistic persons is an intense interest in a particular subject. Davies realized that his work has been well served by this trait, as he can maintain deep concentration on his research area and can easily get into a “flow state” of focus
I relate to this paragraph because I also can get into "flow state" of focus in a particular subject but when it comes to other things I struggle. However, outside of these areas of intense interest. It's like Im locked in 100% focus in one domain while struggling to maintain the same level of engagement and effectiveness in others. Just like in boxing you just cant be a 1 dimensional boxer, you gotta be good at multiple things. Ever since I started boxing it helped me concentrate on other things that I don't have interest as well because I don't wanna be considered "1 dimensional" in other subjects. The sentence alone highlights the complexity of human cognition and behavior. Last but not least, this relates to neurodiversity because of how different people are when it comes to cognitive styles, decision making and strengths.