I don't really know all that much about it. The closest I've come to autism is when I used to spend time with a kid with, well, severe autism. It's really sad to think about how someone who can't communicate or look after themself is going to end up. He's eight now, and pretty much the closest you can get to having a conversation with him is getting him to say hello, and possibly your name.

Anyway, as I don't have any advice or anything, I wish you luck.