My son, Parker, was diagnosed with "moderately severe" autism in 2000. He appeared to be developing normally until the age of 18 months. He had some problems with ear infections and was treated with antibiotics, as well as some cold and flu as an infant, possibly indicating a slight immune system dysfunction. But he learned to walk, use a fork and spoon, speak some words, and was learning to dress himself all pretty much on schedule. Had his MMR vaccine at 18 months and he ran a 105 degree temperature for four or five days, screaming...Read the rest of My Story...