Rhonda - we've talked about our DGSs before - and I just posted on Bearisgray's Autism thread, so I won't repeat what I said there other than to say that both of my grandsons are autistic, and they live in VA.
We just found out that our younger grandson (now 9) will probably be moved into the regular high school graduation path (with an aide) instead of the special ed path. That means he will probably be able to go George Mason University which has a department for autistic persons. I know you can identify with my joy!