Oh man!! Poor S5, all brave and protecting his brother. PS: I love seeing that in my kids as well.
My neighbor has twins, and one is autistic. He is only 4, but he is more distant and detached than he is violent and mean tempered. He is actually so very sweet. He has his moments, but its all about him, and never has to do with other kids, just his frustrations. And his parents remove him when he has fits. I know nothing about autism, so my opinions are un-educated. But I am so sorry it was so stressful!!