Autism is a developmental disability, not a mental illness. There is no cure for autism atm, but there are several things that can help individuals to be more functional. Cbt helps a lot and as a child I had a speech language pathologist for speech therapy in school. Also, for those that have austic irritability risperdal can be prescribed. I take risperdal for my autism and for schizoaffective disorder; this med is a miracle for me.

There are psychiatric professionals and organizations that help those on the autism spectrum if you are diagnosed. Have you brought this subject up to a therapist before? Generally people on the spectrum are diagnosed at a young age.