Comments on: Young man with autism sees off the Snow White ride at Walt Disney World

By: ChickieD

ChickieD — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:05:00 +0000

I was touched by your blog post, Ron. I know for people with autistic kids that seeing them genuinely happy and engaged at the appropriate time and place is not something you get enough of. It was beautiful to read not only that your son had this wonderful experience, not only that so many people came together to make this day special for him, but also that you and your wife got to have this fantasy day as parents of seeing your son able to sustain these emotions over a period of time and stay connected to the people around him. I love the pictures of Ben smiling. It was really beautiful, and kudos to Disney for making magic.

By: Mike Harris

Mike Harris — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 03:12:00 +0000

For people who want to read all of Ron’s stuff together in one go on their e-reader, here’s a “Readlist” for it (a Readability ePub):

http://readlists.com/e3091839/

By: Megan Taylor Watts

Megan Taylor Watts — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:40:00 +0000

I love the story..though I’m sad for Ben that his favorite ride has closed down! I also have a Ben too that has Autism. I’m so glad he got to be the last one to ride!

By: Seriously

Seriously — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:33:00 +0000

I too am traumatized by the over haul of Fantasy land. (not to make lite of the young man’s feelings, I get that) But my inner child is a little despondent. That was my favorite ride as a kid too. And the walk through Sleeping Beauty’s Castle? Awesome.

By: stuck411

stuck411 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:11:00 +0000

Ron, thanks for sharing your story.

By: Kelly Cannon De Borda

Kelly Cannon De Borda — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:20:00 +0000

I feel a lot like Ben. Wish I’d been able to make it home to Florida for one last ride. :’(

By: Sekino

Sekino — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:06:00 +0000

Very touching story. Aw man, they ought to keep it open, for the lad… After all, they are supposed to be the happiest place on Earth…

Just make room by axing the ‘It’s a Small World’ ride ;)

By: Ron Miles

Ron Miles — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:48:00 +0000

Yeah, he’s not so much ok with it. But it’s a good learning tool to help him work through difficult emotions, and also in the long run it’s good to free him from that obsession. It will be alright, he just needs some time to learn how to deal with it.

By: Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:42:00 +0000

Thanks Ron — sorry about the name mixup,

By: johne2

johne2 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:26:00 +0000

Ron, best to you and thanks for sharing the story. Hope Ben’s ok with his favorite ride going away.

By: Nicky G

Nicky G — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:23:00 +0000

I love hearing about the Fantasyland erection.

By: Ron Miles

Ron Miles — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:51:00 +0000

Yes, I am Ben’s dad. My name is Ron Miles, that is my blog. Alan Philipson is an author acquaintance of mine, which is how his name winds up on the sidebar. Thank you for posting about us, I am more than a little starstruck right now…

By: Michael Montoure

Michael Montoure — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:37:00 +0000

Correction: The father’s name is Ron Miles.

By: Matt Thompson

Matt Thompson — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:15:00 +0000

Dang it, why is there all this dust in my office, making my eyes tear up.

What a great story!