Over and Overs: “WALL•E” and My Son
Team Experience occasionally sounds off on super rewatchable films that hold a special place in their lives
By Ben Miller
As a parent, I have hoped to find common interests with my two children. While my neurotypical daughter is outgoing and gregarious, my son is on the autism spectrum and does not relate as well. His communication skills are limited and his specific interests are topic based, like dinosaurs and planets. In an effort to find a common love, I attempted many different activities. While my love of baseball has yet to translate towards any athletic inclinations on is part, I was able to truly bond with my son through the magic of film, and that film was WALL•E...