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Train Spotlight: The WEDWay PeopleMover
“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
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Childhood Fascination: The Human Body
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
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Barbershops, Haircuts, and Harmony
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
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Making a Living: Working for a Moving Target
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
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Special Interests: Planes and Aviation
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
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Childhood Memories: Birthday Parties
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
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Three Minutes to Wapner: The Real Rain Man
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
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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