Why Do People With Autism Like Trains? Find Out Here

  Why do so many people on the Autism spectrum like trains? What is it that makes them so fascinating to them and myself?  People with Autism (including me) like trains for a lot of different reasons, but there are three very common reasons why, which I will go into detail about!

1.  They are predictable: People with autism tend to like trains more than other forms of transportation because they have set schedules, they run back and forth on the same routes, and they can predict when one is coming (or in my case hear it from miles away)
2.  They are colorful: Children and Adults with autism tend to be very visual, we like stuff that catches our attentions, and Trains definitely fit in this category. Whether it is the Brightly Colored Locomotives of Railroads like the BNSF, Florida East Coast, or Amtrak; Or the graffiti on the sides of train cars.(Not to mention the bright red crossing lights) People with Autism tend to be attracted to trains. (Be careful and do not get too close to them)
3.  They are orderly: Autistic Individuals like stuff to be orderly and lined up. People with autism tend to think very literal and logical, plus people with autism like trains due to their patterns and order.
4. They can be relaxing:  I know what you're thinking, Why would you think they are relaxing? First of all, a neuro-typical individuals brain and an individual with autism's brain is wired very differently. What may be normal to you may cause an autistic individual to have a sensory overload and vice versa.  An old song called The City of New Orleans talks about the gentle beat a train has. It's all a matter of perspective.

I hope you enjoyed the main reasons, people with autism like trains. You have to admit trains can be quite fascinating at times. Once again please check us out on Facebook, Twitter , and Youtube. Thanks for your support! Please keep checking for new entry's on here, and do what you do best!