The Role of Interest-Driven Experiences in Supporting Wellbeing for Autistic Individuals

• By: Katie Curran, MAPP Proof Positive: Autism Wellbeing Alliance
• April 3rd, 2026
• community participation, identity development, interest-driven learning, intervention, positive psychology, Spring 2026 Issue, strengths-based practice, wellbeing
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For much of the past several decades, autism intervention has been organized around two primary aims: increasing adaptive skills and reducing behaviors that interfere with learning and daily life. These priorities have generated important advances in education and clinical practice. However, the...