Madeline McEwen-Asker -- World News Trust

  Dec. 7, 2006 -- Seven tips for parents of children disgnosed with autism: 

  1. Make sure that you are alone. Scream as loudly as your lungs permit, for as long as you are able. Cry until you are incoherent. Ensure that you have an adequate supply of tissues. [translation = several catering sized boxes of Kleenex]