normally Will isn't too happy about being quiet during Mass and often needs to be removed from the room so as not to disturb the service for the other students. But this Friday was different. Will not only was so quiet that the entire staff was concerned he had run off, but he also folded his hands while the staff and students said, "Our Father" and when they were done, Will said," Amen." And while everyone stood looking at Will, amazed and shocked, my son, God's Will , sang Amazing Grace. this warms my heart so much. my son is also autistic. he folds his hands, squeezes his eyes shut, and sometimes says amen. it is huge. he is talking sooooo much now then when he came to us. autism is amazing. they are definite angels! my lil man amazes me every day! God Bless Will!! and you!! My son is eleven; when he was almost two he was diagnosed with on the spectrum with PDD NOS. He has been a delight to us and brings much joy and laughter into our lives and everyone who meets him. Sadly, most parents get overwhelmed with autism and miss that...I enjoyed reading your post and seeing that you recognize the gift you have in him. Have you seen the documentary Loving Lampposts? It's a wonderful and hopeful for those of us who don't view autism as a disease that must be cured or that our children are broken and need to be