[QUOTE=Onelittleprincess;3248651But one thing I noticed is the way people act. In my family we treat my cousin 'normally' very little special treatment or allowance. [/QUOTE]

I do the same. It's hard because my friend's son doesn't have any language, so you don't get verbal feedback, and I'm not sure how much he understands. I know he does understand some things though, based on his reactions.

My DD is afraid of him, and I don't blame her really as he is older and bigger and he does lash out at times, but I would love for her to understand why he is like that and why he is different and hopefully in time she won't be afraid and can have an understanding and appreciation for who he is.