Help! I am overwhelmed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Hi, I'm Kim. I have a 4 year old daughter who was diagnosed with

Asperger's Syndrome at the age of two. I also have a 3 year old

daughter who has been diagnosed with PDD. I am completely

overwhelmed with this disorder. After doing much research, I have

found out that other close family members also have forms of this

disorder including my youngest brother who has High Functioning

Autism. I have come to believe that everyone in my immediate family,

with the exception of my mother and sister, has a form of this

disorder accompanied by serious, sometimes life-threatening

allergies, colon problems, and " Unknown " disorders.

At the moment my immediate concern is my youngest child. She has a

mild form of PDD and because of this it's been much harder to get her

any help. I was wondering if anyone knows if this disease has a

dominant genetic component and if the protocol would work for

those with moderate cases? I appreciate any replies. Thanks. Kim.