I've posted this in Chat (where I usually lurk) and have watched it slide down the list with no replies. So I've decided to post here. I've just spent a very enjoyable and enlightening evening in the company of Ros. Ros is severely autistic, cannot care for herself and needs constant care, but she has a love of language. I knew nothing about autism, but Ros gave a talk on what it feels like for her. I would urge anyone with any interest in this subject to go and see her - she is fantastic and give such an insight into what it means to be autistic. As I say, I have had no contact with autistic children/adults and went along as I helped to organise this talk through my work. I'm so glad I did.