Review
…information from personal experiences will give…parents and professionals…insight into how people on the spectrum perceive the world. — Temple Grandin, Ph.D., author, Thinking In PicturesThis book is not merely highly recommended – it is highly indispensable! — Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., Director, Austism Research Institute, Founder, Autism Society of AmericaThis reference guide is…invaluable for anyone in the community who comes across individuals with autism in thei (more…)

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5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
Understanding your child’s challenges and special gifts can help your child be the best they can be
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
If you’re looking for a single book that encompases all the significant information relating to ASDs, this is the book for you.
2.0 out of 5 stars
not helpful to us but could be for others
This book was not especially helpful in our case as it caters especially to autism and if you have a child with another special needs diagnosis it will not be very helpful to you.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great overall book
A great overall book. It covers pretty much everything you need to know on the subject. I enjoyed it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
User-friendly…
and easy-to-understand. The author offers her professional and personal perspective on the subject. For another mother’s perspective, I recommend He’s Not Autistic But…
3.0 out of 5 stars
great expectations–very disappointed
I had great expectations for this book and was very disappointed. If you have a child “somewhere” on the spectrum, you might be like me searching for a comprehensive book that…
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best I’ve read yet
Wow, this is the best I have read yet on autism,it actually covers other disorders on the spectrum and after reading it at the library first,I went to buy my own, as i wanted to…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just diagnosed? Read this book!
When we first learned our twins were both on the Autism Spectrum, I needed more information and direction to immediate resources.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A book of actually great help
I have an 17-year old daughter with PDD (Atypical Autism) who does not live with me but with her mother (we are divorced).
5.0 out of 5 stars
Autism Spectrum Disorders
This book has given me a wealth of resources in one package. I can’t thank the author enough for giving me an overview of all the different resources and information available…