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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 Press book ...

  Michael Phelps wasn’t just born to swim—he was born to defy expectations. Diagnosed with ADHD at age 9, Phelps struggled with focus and impulsivity in school. But in the pool, his restless energy found purpose. Swimming became his sanctuary, offering structure, repetition, and a physical outlet that helped him manage his symptoms. His mother, Debbie Phelps, played a pivotal role—advocating for him, supporting his decision to stop medication at 13, and helping him build routines that worked. Through intense training and goal-setting, Phelps transformed ADHD from a challenge into a competitive edge. ADHD didn’t disappear—it was redirected. His hyperfocus, stamina, and drive helped him win 23 Olympic gold medals, making him the most decorated Olympian in history. post inspired by  Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain  by Kristin Wilcox and Andrew Wilcox Book description: In this two-part book Andrew and his neuroscientist mom each tell their story abou...

  Today's publisher's pride is  RV Oopsies   by Larry MacDonald, which reached  #59 in travel humor, #107 in hospitality, travel & tourism, and #138 in business & professional humor.  (This book has been in the Amazon top 100 nearly every month since its release.) Book Description:  101 Hilarious (and Painful) Lessons from Real-Life RV Mishaps Every year, thousands of people hit the road in their RVs chasing freedom, fun, and the great outdoors—but even the best adventures come with their fair share of epic fails. From backing into trees and bending jack stands to the infamous black tank blunders, RV life is full of surprises… and not all of them are good ones. For over a decade, author [Name] has asked fellow RVers one simple question:  “What’s the dumbest thing you’ve done while RVing?”  The answers? Outrageous, laugh-out-loud funny, and surprisingly educational. RV Oopsies  gathers  101 true stories of RV mistakes, misadventur...

  One of the biggest barriers to fluency isn’t vocabulary—it’s  translation thinking . Learners try to fit the foreign language into the mold of their native tongue, resulting in awkward syntax, unnatural phrasing, and constant hesitation. Breakaway  says:  Stop translating. Start living in the language. 🧨 Why Breakaway Matters This tool invites learners to: 🚫 Quit cross-language comparisons 🧠 Engage directly with native grammar structures 🗣️ Speak using patterns they've internalized, not constructed 🔄 Loop fluency and grammar acquisition together Translation is useful in early comprehension—but in speech, it’s a bottleneck. The faster you drop it, the sooner fluency flows. 📐 The Three Rules of Breakaway Only Use Target-Language Grammar Don’t mimic native-language phrasing Let the structure of the foreign language guide you Use Grammar You Know Automatically No guessing, no improvising Build speech from patterns you’ve mastered Know As Many Structures As Possib...