KEYNOTE: Authoritative advice to help parents understand and cope Life with a child with autism can be challenging, exhausting, and--ultimately--very rewarding. For parents, even daily activities like getting dressed or grocery shopping can become daunting exercises. Children with autism require special strategies, and parents must learn how to think with their child instead of against him. This comprehensive guide offers practical advice, reassurances, and real-life scenarios to help families get through each day. You'll discover how to: *Communicate effectively with their child *Find a school that meets their child's needs *Handle meltdowns in public or private *Learn about assistive devices *Find intervention and support groups Full of useful information, expert advice, and positive techniques, this guide is the valuable tool you and your family need to make the most of every day--one interaction at a time! AUTHOR: Charlotte E. Thompson, MD is a paediatrician with fifty years of expertise in paediatrics and adolescent medicine, including fifteen years in private practice. She specializes in children with special needs, including autism and autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Thompson is the author of several groundbreaking paediatrics journal articles and presentation papers at key international medical conferences. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Paediatrics and was selected as one of America's Top Physicians by the Consumers' Research Council of America.