Let me tell you a story. It's a bit soft and squidgy and maybe too long, but bear with me.
On Saturdays I work at a climbing wall as an instructor. It's mostly inductions, tasters, kids' awards schemes and birthday parties. But of late something a little different has cropped up. A 7-year old lad was brought along by his parents to try climbing. He's autistic, and climbing had been recommended as an activity for him to try; the logical nature of the goal (climb to the top) and lack of overwhelming interaction with other people make it a good fit.