Includes index.

Foreword. - Acknowledgements. - Introduction - and welcome to autism! -1. Frequently asked questions. - 2. Identification. - 3. Autism theory, myths and alternative perspectives. - 4. Sensory profiles. - 5. Anxiety. - 6. Happy autistic children. - 7. Random conversations. - 8. Education. - 9. Autistic loveliness. - Index.

"An easy-to-read introduction to autism for parents of a newly diagnosed child to know where to start. This book is specifically for those who know little or nothing about autism and Asperger syndrome until their child is diagnosed. Written by a renowned expert in the field, Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Childhood gently but honestly explores the issues of being a parent to a child with autism. It analyses what autism actually is, as opposed to the myths and misconceptions about it, and what it might mean to the child, parent, and wider family." - Goodreads.