3 things about Lego and autism

* Another reason Lego deserves a place in the pantheon of great toy companies: "Lego tracks down rare train set for Asperger's boy, 11, who saved up for it for two years only to discover it was no longer made."

* And, by the way, that kid no longer has Asperger's disorder. Neither does anyone else, according to the forthcoming edition of the American Psychiatric Association's diagnostic manual.

* A Danish firm that finds jobs specially suited for autistic adults relies on Lego in a big way.Image: pasukaru76 with Creative Commons