Ellen’s personal experiences as a parent of children with autism and ADHD, a celebrated autism author, and a contributor to numerous publications, classrooms, conferences, and websites around the world coalesce to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum. This updated edition delves into expanded thought and deeper discussion of communication issues, social processing skills, and the critical roles adult perspectives play in guiding the child with autism to a meaningful, self-sufficient, productive life.

A bonus section includes ten more essential, thought-provoking "things" to share with young people on the spectrum as they cross the threshold of adulthood, and an appendix of more than seventy questions suitable for group discussion or self-reflection. This new edition sounds an even more resonant call to action, carrying the reader farther into understanding the needs and the potential of every child with autism. Selected Reading Questionnaire.

This book is top bring autism awareness, it tells ten thing that those with autism would like others to know. Its a beautiful story and also very informative to others about autism . I give this book give stars, it does a great job on giving information about autism and to not treat them differently. ( )

New edition of this book (PA0007), Advice for parents, carers and those working with children with autism on various subjects including sensory problems, language and communication, social interaction. Written from the point of view of the child.

Advice for parents, carers and those working with children with autism on various subjects including sensory problems, language and communication, social interaction. Written from the point of view of the child. Updated 2nd edition 2012 available.

I would say that this book is valuable as a starting point in learning about autism. It's very short (110 pages + Introduction). By no means does it cover any aspect of Autism in depth, but it's, as I said before, a starting point. Personally, I prefer books that cite studies that back up claims because I am a psychology major. I don't quite trust advice books that give advice of the cuff. Because, quite frankly, I could say anything as long as it sounded good and people would eat it all up. However, I do think this book gives a valuable voice because it's written by a mother of a child with autism. Clearly, throughout the book, you can sense that she loves her child very much. It gives a unique perspective of the disorder, that of the parent, and that makes the book valuable. However, again, due to lack of statistical evidence cited for claims, I gave this book 3 stars ( )