Author Archives: William

As a child growing up in New Zealand, we were never very far from a body of water, whether it be a river, a pond, or the ocean. Even the little town that we lived in had a small beach. … Continue reading →

Fantasyland. For many Americans, and indeed people who have visited the United States, the word likely evokes visions of Dumbo the Flying Elephant and it’s a small world (and that pesky song) along with the rest of Disneyland and the … Continue reading →

“Tomorrowland Transit Authority Metroliner non-stop now departing Rocket Tower Plaza Station for a round-trip Super Skyway Tour”. For train buffs, the term “Metroliner” can refer to many things. It may refer to the high speed Amtrak service (or the associated … Continue reading →

The other night, I watched the 1966 movie Fantastic Voyage, a film that I had not seen since middle school science class – at the time we were studying the workings of the human body. In the movie, the research … Continue reading →

For any kid growing up, a major milestone in their life is the first haircut – for today’s kids, that might mean getting to sit in car shaped chair, while the hairdresser performs their magic. In some cultures, it’s a … Continue reading →

April 2 marks World Autism Awareness Day. The day was designated by the United Nations to increase awareness of autism and how it affects people. For many people in the neurodiverse community, it is also somewhat controversial due to it … Continue reading →

For parents of neurodiverse kids, air travel can be a challenging endeavour. Planes are big and loud (though not as loud as in the early days of jet travel), and for the kids, it is an unfamiliar environment. Going to … Continue reading →

If there was one thing I could not stand as a child, it would be, believe it or not, birthday parties. Sure, for any neurodiverse person, they can be overwhelming with all those people and all that noise, but I … Continue reading →

Depending on who you talk to, mention the term “autism” and different things come to people’s minds. People like Temple Grandin or Albert Einstein. Film and TV characters like Julia on Sesame Street or Sheldon from Big Bang Theory. For … Continue reading →