
Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group
Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.
I have yet to find a single treatment or therapy that helps all autistic kids, with the exception of early intervention. Try everything. See what helps. And make the school work with you - if you work your but off with him and they let him slide at school, you'll be fighting an uphill battle the whole way