Daniel

[Ade]

As I understand it, autistic children are often highly intelligent. The autistic child's difficulty lies in communicating with the outside world, which causes intense frustration which in turn leads to behavioral problems.
If the communication problems can be overcome then there is a huge improvement in the child's quality of life. Venus, is this the kind of explanation you are been given?

Hi John
You'll find there is a wide range of conditions that fall within the Autistic "spectrum", with no "one size fits all" solution...
Some ppl reckon diet has amazing effects, some the environment, some blame the mmr, in the case of my cousin a simple tight waistcoat-like harness stops him from beating himself as he feels more secure when wearing it...you have to (somehow) find what works best for your child...not always an easy task.

My heart goes out to you, V&J, 'cos it is not an easy road, I wish you all the best and sterkte, vasbyt, and hang in there! No-one knows, or loves, your child like you do.