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Train spotlight: Puffing Billy Railway
In most parts of the world, it is expected that when riding the rails, one should keep their hands and arms inside the vehicle at all times. Riding on the outside of a railway carriage is generally discouraged, if not … Continue reading
Luka: Neurodiverse, not abused?
“My name is Luka. I live on the second floor. I live upstairs from you. Yes I think you’ve seen me before”. Those are the opening words to Suzanne Vega’s hit song, Luka, first released in 1987 on her album, … Continue reading
Childhood Trauma: Sports and Gym Class
Do you remember your favorite subjects in school? Some might like art, others music. The nerdier kids might enjoy science or computer class, yet for many kids, especially young boys, their favorite school activities were anything related to sports. One … Continue reading
Childhood Memories: Everything is Awesome!
Many of us had favourite toys growing up – it might be soft toys, action figures, dolls, or building blocks. Being on the spectrum, I was no different and had several toys that I loved. Some of these were even … Continue reading
Train Spotlight: Leap Frog Railway
In the old days of railways, the risk of collisions was a very real thing. Steam locomotives, with their boilers filled with high-pressure steam could – and did – explode if they ran into something, and even without a boiler … Continue reading
Childhood Special Interests: “I want to be an architect”
Growing up, my family moved around a lot. Within a few months of coming home from the hospital, my family moved. During my first year of school, my family moved…and moved…and moved. By the time I had reached high school, … Continue reading
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I’m an excellent driver…sometimes I drive fast on the highway
Driving is something that most people generally take for granted. Getting to the store, to work, or to a friend’s place usually requires driving, at least in much of the United States. Public transport is often lacking compared to places … Continue reading
What is the autism spectrum anyway?
Most of us have probably heard of the condition and how it affects certain people, but it’s not always that simple. Yes there are the stereotypes, but they don’t apply to everyone in the same way. In the movie Rain … Continue reading