Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

PART ONE: RECEIVING THE NEWS.

1. Could It Be Autism?

2. Healing and Acceptance.

PART TWO: ESTABLISHING A HEALTHY AND SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CHILD.

3. Presuming Your Child’s Intellect.

4. Supporting and Interpreting Your Child’s Communication.

5. Your Child’s Acute Sensitivities.

PART THREE: CREATING RIPPLE EFFECTS.

6. Understanding and Using Person-First Perspectives.

7. Autism Advocacy and Self-Advocacy.

8. Future Pathways.

Appendix: Tools and Resources.

Prescription Medication Questionnaire.

Pain and Discomfort Inventory.

Sensory Sensitivity Inventory.

Organization and Specialist Web Sites.

Books for Further Reading.

Recommended Viewing.

About the Author.

Index.