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Joy Sung is a senior video journalist for The Washington Post focusing on national and local news. She also produces explanatory and enterprise videos for The Post’s investigative teams.

Autistic people report experiencing intense joy in ways connected to autistic traits. Passionate interests, deep focus and learning, and sensory experiences can bring profound joy.