When Children with Autism Grow Up
I couldn't get through the whole article... Partially because I am working and partially because the issue of Autism is difficult for me to read about.<p>My daughter was diagnosed at 16 months.  She is now 20 months, so this is all very new to us.<p>The one thing I have learned is that if you have met one person with Autism then you have met one person with Autism.  It's important to realize that Autism is a spectrum and therefore the needs of an individual can be very different and varied.<p>The other thing I would like people who are fortunate enough to not have encountered Autism is that early and intense therapy is ABSOLUTELY crucial.  If you are a parent and suspect something, DO NOT hesitate.  If you see legislation that adds support for young children then support it.  In the long run society will save a lot more money and lives if we address this early rather than later.