Sensory Sensitivities, Autistic Representation and Ghostbusters

When Dan Aykroyd (the writer of Ghostbusters) was a young boy, he was diagnosed with Autism. Today he credits his neurodivergent nature for helping him creatively. The Ghostbusters franchise has SO MANY autistic moments from special interests that are based on Akroyd’s own early obsession with ghosts and law enforcement to autistic masking, eye contact challenges, and sensory issue. On this episode Matt shares some of his favorites with Angela.

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Show Notes:
The Paranormal Life Of Hans Holzer, America’s First Ghost Hunter

Dan Aykroyd, still autistic after all these years

'I have Asperger's - one of my symptoms included being obsessed with ghosts': Under the microscope with Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd's 'obsession with ghosts and law enforcement' is due to Asperger's

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