What a wonderful experience.  So many individuals eager to learn about ASD.  The attention to what we presented was amazing.  I am eager to do this again.  And, excited for the future of our children.  Their desire to learn and understand is humbling and amazing to me.
The families in the audience were my rock.  When I ever felt like what I was saying might be hard to believe, possibly a little outrageous, I would look at a parent and they would be nodding their head.  So my child ate strawberries dipped garlic powder, another dips his fish crackers in HOT sauce.  That is how we roll.