Channel surfing and settling on whatever looks good is deadly. Other suggestions include no TV's in bedrooms and no TV during family meals. You could always do what we do in my house, which is no TV at all. Incidentally, none of us miss it. My daughter has autism.
Autism is a very variable disorder with many presentations and many potential treatments.
It is very important to understand that what may work for one child, may not work for another. Autism is one area in which many hopeful families fall victim to unproven and very costly therapies. These organizations can provide you with a great deal of information as well as referrals in your area. I'm going to college and working part time. This is a very personal decision, but I will tell you that as a full time working mother, my babies and I did just fine with breastfeeding even with twins and with going back to 100 hours per week of work when my babies were three weeks of age.