I’m helping an undergrad prepare a term paper on “family intervention” (does that include Merlot?) and its “positive effects” on autism. The report aims “to inform people about autism and ways family intervention help it.”

That help is a sound theory, at least until Alex’s parents start screaming. We intervene with Alex when needed: pick up toys; sit with us through family events and not run off to the TV to blast Elmo; stop at the edge of the curb; please someday eat more real food.
This student is questioning a friend with autism, in addition to, among parents, at least Jill …read more