There's a very good novel about autism called "A Wild Ride Up the Cupboard," by Ann Bauer. Highly recommended!

Very cool that you are drawing attention to this. I will have to pass this on.

I am having some trouble leaving a comment on your new blog.
Anyway, I have a friend with two autistic children and that essay was so descriptive of the pain my friend has gone through and the message that there is hope.