Children are fantastic at embracing their unique interests and quirks. They often develop interests that adults don’t share or even understand. Children with autism in particular may develop intense, long-lasting interests that puzzle the people around them. Maybe they are stuck on dinosaurs, black holes, tornadoes, the Battle of Gettysburg, or a show most kids gave up on 5 years ago. Sometimes parents may start to question the interest, even growing concerned. Should they h