Thanks Gus. I know how important my personal experiences with autism are in my ability to help him with his autism. The majority of the books and theories out there are garbage.
I also know that while I wouldn't say my attachments were/are healthy it is in a very different way and for different reasons than his.
I am owned by cats...I don't have a need to be anything more than the one who met his basic needs until he is able to be on his own. It is important to me to be sure that I do meet his needs to the best of my ability and to what ever degree he will allow.