Spaw, you know that I too have a special kid with autistic tendencies, and your posting made me cheer out loud for Tris, Gervase, you and Karen and all the folks who do such kind acts. Thanks also to Max for making this community possible.
(PS- today my kid actually invited a friend over and the friend actually came!!! Dylan made him a hot dog, asked him what he wanted to drink, and they're still having fun even tho I pried them off the 'puter!!! Success!!)