Church denies Communion to Autistic Boy

This story does not necessarily reflect any kind of official policy of the Catholic Church, but a local Bishop's decision on whether or not a boy with autism can partake of Communion in an unconventional way.

The issue is that the boy will not swallow any portion of the host which must be consumed before the recipient leaves the area of reception. The article explains different perspectives on the problem from different groups as indicated by this paragraph:

"How terrible, how difficult for the family," said Denise Resnik, board chairwoman for the Southwest Autism Research Center and the mother of a boy who is dealing with autism. "We often seek comfort in our religion, and it would be nice to think the church would support them to the best degree possible." Diocese officials said they are doing their best to accommodate Matthew's needs, including hosts that are thinner than the norm, thicker, even smaller. Moran says none of the hosts has worked. Matthew will not swallow even a tiny crumb of the host or a drop of wine with any regularity, frequently spitting them out, he said.

After reading the article, what are your thoughts on the issue?

Link to Article: Church denies Communion to Autistic Boy