My son has severe autism but is hyposensitive to stimuli. Most people tend to associate autism with only hypersensitivity, which drives me batty. I always correct people :)

Diabetes has various levels too. Cancer manifests itself in many different ways. I'm bothered by the notion that people with autism are not social. My kid craves social interaction and touch. He just has a lot of sensory issues that impede his growth.

Reminds me of a nephew who exclaimed "She (my daughter)hugged me!" No big deal there as it's no breakthrough to me. If they want see something, watch a roomful of autistic kids in a doctor's office or clinic. They are doing different things and somewhat weird when your kid kind of fits in for once.

I don't mind suggestions given here as people seem unnaturally kind compared to most internet forums but what works for kid may not work on mine.

I don't have time to lecture people on autism when my kid is acting up. I get tunnel vision and just to get out of the place.

I just tell people that all autistic children are different and that they have different issues. If they do not want to listen then I do not explain any further

If you have met one child/person with autism, you have met one child/person with autism. It is a spectrum , every one of us is different.