Forget about The Terminator and Skynet, the robots are here to help (at least for now ;-) New research has been released about how robotics can help with Autism. Don't get too excited just yet. For now, they cost about $16,000. Unless you are extremely wealthy it is most likely out of your price range. However, as with most new technology this price will come down as the technology matures.Even though my son is not Autistic, I know several parents who struggle with a child on the Autism spectrum. Autism is one of the most pervasive known childhood issues. One in eighty-eight kids in the U.S. is affected. If your family has not been directly impacted by this issue, chances are you know know someone who has. Autism is an issue that affects everyone in some way, and we all need to be vigilant because, as with most things, early intervention makes a big difference in the outcome.