Rabbit-holing is a skill that neurotypicals typically lack. The inability to hyper-fixate on a subject, task, idea, project, person, place, word, phrase, method of communication, gesture, collection, or on rabbit-holing itself can be overwhelming to a person suffering from neurotypicalism. However, to better avoid the challenges of being typical, it is required, at least occasionally.

One strategy is to explain to your neurotypical friend, family member, or stranger, that rabbit-holing is what has given them most of what they value in this world. To not rabbit-hole is selfish, as it puts pressure on others to do all the rabbit-holing.

For the more social neurotypicals (some can be!), rabbit-holing on more social activities can be a way to introduce this skill. Nonetheless, you must tell your neurotypical to not expect all rabbit-holing to include socializing. Some rabbit-holing must be done in private. It’s not socially acceptable to do all activities with others, and they probably have learned this the hard way.

Above all, be patient with your neurotypical, especially children. They have an innate desire to bond with others through meaningless activities. It is not correct to punish them for having brains that are typical. It’s not a disease! There is nothing wrong with them! Even some of the more annoying characteristics of neurotypicalsm, including “small talk,” are hard-wired into their brains. You must, therefore, alter your behaviors and thoughts towards them, treating them with the kindness and respect they deserve.