Acknowledgements

Foreword to the Second Edition by Temple Grandin

Foreword to the First Edition by Beverly Sills Greenough

Introduction by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D.

Chapter One: What is Autism? by Michael D. Powers, Psy.D.

Chapter Two: Adjusting to Your Child's Diagnosis by Lillian and Joe Tommasone

Chapter Three: Medical Problems, Treatments, and Professionals by Fred R. Volkmar, M.D.

Chapter Four: Daily Life With Your Child by Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey, Psy.D.

Chapter Five: Children with Autism and Their Families by Michael D. Powers, Psy.D.

Chapter Six: Your Child's Development by Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D.

Chapter Seven: Finding the Right Early Intervention and Educational Programs by Andrew L. Egel, Ph.D.

Chapter Eight: Legal Rights and Hurdles by James E. Kaplan and Ralph J. Moore, Jr.

Chapter Nine: Becoming an Advocate by Bernice Friedlander

Chapter Ten: The Years Ahead...Adults with Autism by David L. Holmes, Ed.D.

Appendix A

Glossary

Reading List

Resource Guide

Contributors

Index