Online learning uses Thomas the Tank Engine to help autistic children . Children try to recognize which engine has happy , sad , angry characters . Autistic children often have trouble recognizing different facial expressions . UK study : More autistic kids identify with ` ` Thomas '' than other fictional engines .
Online game uses Thomas the Tank Engine to help autistic children . Children try to recognize which engine has happy , sad , angry face . Autistic children often have trouble distinguishing different facial expressions . UK study : More autistic kids fascinated with `` Thomas '' than other fictional characters .