Hi Kate,
Don't go into depression about your child's autism. First, look into having her tested for metal poisoning. She may be heavy metal toxic and this can be reversed. Call Dr. Stephanie Cave in Baton Rouge Louisianna. She wrote a book on the trash and metals that are injected into our kids with every vaccine they take causing them to be poisoned with heavy metals and lots of people believe causes autism. It will open your eyes.Dr. Cave's phone number is 225-767-7433. She is booked for appts until Jan 2004 but maybe they could take your child earlier.
Good luck!
Roxane