Autism. For some, it’s a word rarely heard, rarely used. For others, Autism is a reality that enters their life like a fog bank creeping up from the horizon. Or, in some cases, it can be like a firework exploding inside their home. When a person, usually a young child, is diagnosed with autism (or ASD, autism spectrum disorder), life can turn upside-down in a heartbeat. Questions swirl, doubts descend, and feelings pile up quickly.