Dan Akroyd: Ghosts, Grit, and Neurodivergent Creativity
Dan Aykroyd, co-creator of Ghostbusters , has spoken openly about his Asperger’s diagnosis. His intense interests in law enforcement and the paranormal—classic autistic traits—became the foundation for one of the most iconic films of the 1980s. His quick recall, quirky humor, and obsessive research helped shape his characters and scripts. Aykroyd didn’t suppress his traits—he wrote them into pop culture. Autism didn’t hold him back—it gave him a franchise. His story is a celebration of eccentricity as creative fuel. Post inspired by Colette McNeil's books on autism: Choice and Structure for Children with Autism . Entienda el desafino de -no - en los ninos con autismo , and Understanding the Challenge of "No" for Children with Autism by Colette McNeil. Read more posts about Colette and her books HERE . To purchase copies of any MSI Press book at 25% discount, use code FF25 at MSI Press webstore . Want to read an MSI Pres...