There is a line between Oliver being autistic and Oliver being a child, I am aware of that. He is given boundaries, he has expectations and he is treated like a child in so many instances, however he is also given space, time and consideration because he is also autistic. I will not treat Oliver the same as I would my neurotypical daughter, just as I wouldn't treat her the same way I treat Oliver. They both receive love, praise, affection, discipline and repercussions for their actions but it is