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I do not think I made any difference on my difficult child's behaviors.  He is living the very life I tried so hard to save him from.  I do know that I have made a difference.  He is much higher functioning than he would have been if I had not worked so hard on his interventions but I am not sure that is a good thing.  My son appears normal at first and it is only after really being around him and really knowing him and his abilities that a person can realize how limited he is.  I really do not think that is better for him.  He is punished more harshly than if he was "apparently" retarded.  Professionals and judges and prison guards 'doubt' his inabilities.  His future is looking dismal.  He cannot make it on his own and there is no proper programs and living arrangements available to change that.  It totally stinks.