Thanks choublak ... and, I really hope you are correct. I think its that I can't help shake that there is something wrong with my AS. I know he battles depression, but I worry there are other mental things going on that make it harder for him. Aspberger's or high functioning autism? He is very socially introverted.
But, I know you are correct in that FEAR drives my decision making with him. I am scared to death he will die.
And, I don't really compare my children- I was just making the point of how immature he seems. But, point taken that all kids are different and mature at different rates.
Thanks again. You've given me things to think about.