sbroxman-autisticquestions:

The Permanent Special Interest: This, as the name implies, is the permanent one. It never seems to go away, even if you have other minor special interests. This one can last for decades, and can even influence things such as career choices

The Changing Special Interest: These special interests can come and go rapidly. Some can change every few months, some can change every one or two weeks. They can co-exist with the permanent special interest

The Constantly Returning Special Interest: This is the one that you constantly lose and regain interest in. You have moments where you’re not interested in it as much, and moments where it really excites you. It’s like a continuous cycle