In The Spotlight (from http://autism.about.com) ................................   Children with Autism have a Special Interest in Thomas the Tank Engine according to The National Autistic Society in the UK   A recent study has shown what parents have known all along. Thomas the Tank is an integral part of an Autistic child's life.   Just a Mom - Jonathan Empathizes   In this first entry in "Just a Mom", I have made an interesting discovery in the aftermath of the death of Jon's step-dad's death. Can it be that autistic people do empathize with emotions they can't themselves express?   Floyd Tilton - Autism/PDD Guide   On March 8, 2002, the Autism Community lost one of its greatest advocates. Floyd Tilton will be sorely missed by all who knew him.