and he would -- he began to attack people. he began to lash out. >> reporter: lenore says they had no choice but to bring him home. >> it's a lot for the family, but i know a lot of it fell on you. >> moms do what moms got to do. we do what we have to do. >> reporter: now, their public school district provides aides to help lenore in the home and sends a teacher to work with nick for two hours every day. >> ready -- what is? what is this? you know it, yep. >> reporter: the teacher helps him communicate using a device that generates speech. >> pepper. >> yes, two more. give me two more on this page, okay? >> you really need more than one person to teach nick. >> i need a break. >> yeah, you can take a break. go ahead. >> when you have someone at his elbow to keep him calm and keep him focused, it does work. >> reporter: with this individualized approach, nick's aggression has nearly disappeared. he's started venturing out of the house, taking trips to a local bagel shop, even the grocery store.