Thomas the Tank Good for Autistic Children


	Thomas the Tank Good for Autistic Children

Caleythia

7-26-2007 9:10 AM

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Caleythia says:

Personally, I love Thomas. I watched it while babysitting my nephew and plan to have my own children watch the series as well. I think it's one of the best children's shows currently on in the US (is it still rerun?). And the toys are fun to play with, even for adults.

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