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[quote=Anonymous]Hi. My adolescent DS with Aspergers characteristically becomes obsessed with various topics. He loves trains and has become very excited about an upcoming trip to a metropolitan area with a big transit system. He is thinking and talking about it nonstop, making trip plans, etc. In addition to it being maddening to adults in his life, of greater concern is that this perseverating and going on and on hurts him socially.

I have read that an Aspie's obsession shouldn't necessarily be squashed as it could lead them to a productive career later in life (depending on what it is of course). So I could use some advice on how to handle this. I don't want him to [continue to] hurt himself socially, I don't want to keep hearing about his plans, and I don't want him thinking about it all the time. I also don't want to insult him and make him feel bad about himself, or denigrate what could potentially be productive for him later. I appreciate any advice or color anyone can provide.  Thank you!![/quote]

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