I don't claim to be an expert on Autism. First of let me set the record straight. Gregory was difficult child to raise.  He would sit and bang his head against the wall.  He would constantly run around the house screaming for no particular reason at times. At dinnertime I was afraid he would choke himself.  He would stuff food in his mouth so fast that he would make himself sick. I don't think he ever got a good night's sleep or anybody else for that matter! I remember taking him to the mall.  He had the worse temper tantrum! He ran through the mall and I couldn't find him for about twenty minutes! I was frantic looking everywhere and calling his name.  Finally a security guard was escorting him out of a store about five stores away. He said he got a call from the store owner because my son was banging on the glass window. That was quite embarrassing!  Trust me I've had many embarrassing moments with Gregory. Everyday I would find myself apologizing for his behavior. I didn't know what to do at times, so I prayed a lot! Thank God I made it through!