Autism

[Paul Sr]

 I have a nephew who is severely autistic. My sister noticed he was different after he was vaccinated at around 1 year. He seemed very normal up until that point. Now he is 17 years old heavily medicated and can't read or talk much. Is it possible for him to be saved?

[Masha]

Dear Paul, I think others are probably more able to answer your question, but I will give you my input. Anyone correct me if I am wrong.
I believe when a person is not able to understand the gospel, he/she is not able to repent, therefor would not be able to make a choice to turn from sin and accept the Lord Jesus Christ as savior.
I believe God in those cases considers them like children, and they are accepted in the Kingdom of God.

Mat 19:14
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Mat 18:3
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

[TheChickenWhisperer]

I have met many children all over the spectrum.  I have seen one thing to be true no matter what part of the spectrum the child/young adult is on:  They CAN learn the Word of God!  It takes a parent dedicated to teaching it, reading it with them, and living it.