Well done Thomas and Friends

[Muteswan]

Introducing a character with Autism. My son (who is on the Autism spectrum) was a huge fan of the original series of Thomas the Tank Engine over 30 years ago and this character would have been right up his street (or track).
With the way most autistic children like order and a clear path with no divergence the railway is, or should be , a perfect example of order. Hence the big following of Thomas.
https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/culture/tv-thomas-friends-autistic-representation-b2161515.html

 

[Darran]

Beautiful.

 

[Professor]

Introducing a character with Autism. My son (who is on the Autism spectrum) was a huge fan of the original series of Thomas the Tank Engine over 30 years ago and this character would have been right up his street (or track).
With the way most autistic children like order and a clear path with no divergence the railway is, or should be , a perfect example of order. Hence the big following of Thomas.
https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/culture/tv-thomas-friends-autistic-representation-b2161515.html

The need for order and the chaos any diversion brings is so hard to get across. Whilst ASD is challenging enough it's the selective mutism my son also has that's hardest to get across to people. Anyway he shocked us this week (first in 6th form) when he agreed to get the bus home. Seems like nothing, but a giant leap for him.

 

[dickythorpe]

A positive step forward.
What about "Henri the non-binary handcart"?

 

[Jackmanandboy]

Henry is, of course, a green mixed-traffic tender engine who works on the Main Line. He was originally a failed prototype engine, and needed special Welsh coal to operate properly. Following his accident when pulling the Flying Kipper, Henry underwent an extensive rebuild, giving him a new shape and a better performance.