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Playing Kalimba on the Spectrum
I just watched a YouTube video on Autism and Monotropism that blew my mind open. Monotropism is a theory of autism that posits that most ASD behaviors stem from the autistic mind’s preference to focus on just a few things at a time, rather than the many things that neurotypical people tend to focus on simultaneously. I think I understand how learning and playing kalimba is such a fulfilling activity… especially for people on the autistic spectrum! I have not been diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), but it runs in my family. I’m a nerd, I’m a teckie. I’m good at focus; I’ve dedicated 19 years of my life
September 29, 2024
