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Hannah Brown, ”Autistic Kids Make Connection next Thomas,” New York Post, July 26, 2000. Page 57.The National Autistic Society, London, England. ”Do children soon autism spectrum disorders that j special relationship nine Thomas viz Tank Engine and, at so, why?” Research undertaken on Aidan Prior Communications. February, 2002.