Aspies For Freedom

Can I just say that threads like this are the reason I lurk here.
My 5yo son was recently evalualted for some social issues, and it was suggested that he has Asperger's or HFA.  After researching it, I believe he does, though we have decided not to pursue a formal dx at this time.  
He is a bright, happy, loving child who has a unique perspective on things, and I am coming to accept this as simply his personality, which I love.
But shows like the one on Larry King last night scare me- saying that there is a small window in which to act, and acting like children like him can/have to be cured.  It makes me feel like I am neglecting him or making him worse by not pursuing their special diets.
I came here pretty depressed and contemplating whether to try my very picky little boy on the GFCF diet (and what in the world he would actually eat if I did), but the perspectives of the people on this board are always so positive and helpful.  It gives me a new perspective on my son.

Thanks.  My son does not have any of the physical symptoms you listed.  He does have seasonal allergies (all nasal) that seem to be made worse by dairy (milk in particular, though cheese in large quantities will affect him, also).  He drinks rice milk (which he actually likes) and is allowed cheese in small amounts because of this.  Otherwise, food does not seem to bother him.
I try not to be scared by these types of people, but it is hard.  Every time I think I've got a handle on it, and I'm so very happy because I see him doing well, learning, being a happy kid, something else pops up to remind me that it *must be* (sarcasm) so horrible for him, and that I *have to* do something.