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30 Aug 2017, 1:47 am

http://www.wpr.org/character-autistic-traits-introduced-thomas-and-friends

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The prominent children's media franchise 'Thomas and Friends' recently introduced a new character to its lineup, a train called Theo, who has traits that resemble those on the autism spectrum.


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15 Sep 2017, 3:38 pm

I remember that I used to be obsessed with trains like Thomas the Tank Engine...

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15 Sep 2017, 3:55 pm

My sometimes perverse sense of humor kicks in and asks whether they are going to have the character stim in a manner which really grates on NT's nerves?
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