Parenting an Adult with Autism-New York Times

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there is still no permament solution for autism. we just have to take good care of the kids who are suffering autism.*-;
there is no permanent cure for autism yet, most autism treatments are experimental..;
I am VERY proud of my autist son (who is my only child). It hurts me when other children are mean to him and do not play with him because he is different. However, he knows that I am always more than willing to play with him and put my life aside (as I have for 9 years now for him) to be with him. I do believe that the reason he is so high funtioning is because of my unconditional love for him. I have him helping me in the kitchen he has chores that he must do everyday before he gets to watch any television. He is also not aloud to use his autism as an excuse to get his own way or get himself out of trouble. I understand that my method is unorthodox but parents of adult autisics have told me that this will help him function better as an adult and possibly be able to live on his own someday. I am thankful for the support of local and national organizations (espcialy Special Olympics who my son was swimming for a couple of years ago and made some friend like himself) who helped me out when I was single parent just finding out about his disability.
There may not be a cure. But, with the right upbringing and unconditional love I believe that there is a chance for these children. They are wonderful people and my heart goes out to them.
there has been no permanent cure for autism yet but i think stem cells could also help:’*