I have been there, both the depression & the autism ... it does get better. You'll learn to filter your son's negative behavior & the therapy will help him better navigate our world.

Find local resources for dealing with the school situation - is there a special needs PTA? It's illegal for a public school to not allow your son to attend. Should it come to it & you have to start legal action - chances are good there's an attorney who also has a kiddo with ASD & who will only be too happy to take on the school district.

Please feel free to contact me at amybeth986 at hotmail.com & we can talk more.