Contents
Foreword by Fred R. Volkmar, M.D.,
Director, Yale University Child Study Center
Introduction
Acknowledgments
1 Leo’s Story: The Power of Acting Early
2 Something’s Not Right: Warning Signs
3 Evaluation and Diagnosis
4 Coping with a Diagnosis: What You and Your Family Are in For (free download)
5 Understanding Autism: A Spectrum of Clues
6 Promising Treatments: ABA, Floortime, and More
7 Alternative Therapies
8 Educating Your Child: Getting It Right
9 Advocating for Your Child’s Rights
10 The Financial Toll: Who Pays for What, and How to Cope with the Strain on Your Pocketbook
11 Afterword |