Autism is a word that a lot of parents would not like to hear when it comes to their child or children.
It's a sensitive topic to them and sometimes they don't even like to talk about it.
They tend to be in denial and would say that their child is just delayed or something of that nature when in all reality, your child is what he or she is and you have to do the one thing that you can do, research and help your family and yourself cope with it.
Autism is a development disorder that impairs social interaction.
It's not a disease where people can catch it nor should it be hidden to the outside.
The problem with some parents is that they tend to hid what their child has and not do anything about it to help that child.
If anything, they need you more than ever and being against it won't fight it at all.
There are plenty of websites to go to for educating yourself about this disorder.
Sites like Wikipedia and WebMD.
The more you know, the better and more comfortable you'll feel about the situation and you would want to do whatever it takes to make sure that he or she will get the right and the best help that they can get.
You would be surprised as some children with autism, with the right help, actually graduate high school or even go further and go to college and even live normal lives like the rest of us.
So don't turn your back on the situation, do something about it now and early.