Laura Schreibman is Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Director of the Autism Research Program at the University of California at San Diego.

Most books on autism are either enormously long scientific tomes, or quick slick guides based mostly on what will sell. Laura Schreibman's book is something much rarer: scientifically reliable, but readable, pithy, and down-to-earth, full of quotations and examples from her years of work with autistic children. This will be an invaluable resource for parents, students, and novice clinicians eager for lessons and advice they can trust.

• Introduction 1. Critical Evaluation of Issues in Autism 2. Characteristics of Autism 3. Diagnosis and Assessment 4. What Causes Autism? 5. Are There Core Deficits in Autism? 6. Developing Treatments That Work 7. Are Other Treatments Effective? 8. Miracle Cures or Bogus Treatments? 9. Early Intervention, "Recovery," and "Best" Treatment 10. Educate Autistic Children! Epilogue Notes Index

Laura Schreibman is Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Director of the Autism Research Program at the University of California at San Diego.

Most books on autism are either enormously long scientific tomes, or quick slick guides based mostly on what will sell. Laura Schreibman's book is something much rarer: scientifically reliable, but readable, pithy, and down-to-earth, full of quotations and examples from her years of work with autistic children. This will be an invaluable resource for parents, students, and novice clinicians eager for lessons and advice they can trust.

• Introduction 1. Critical Evaluation of Issues in Autism 2. Characteristics of Autism 3. Diagnosis and Assessment 4. What Causes Autism? 5. Are There Core Deficits in Autism? 6. Developing Treatments That Work 7. Are Other Treatments Effective? 8. Miracle Cures or Bogus Treatments? 9. Early Intervention, "Recovery," and "Best" Treatment 10. Educate Autistic Children! Epilogue Notes Index

Laura Schreibman is Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Director of the Autism Research Program at the University of California at San Diego.

Most books on autism are either enormously long scientific tomes, or quick slick guides based mostly on what will sell. Laura Schreibman's book is something much rarer: scientifically reliable, but readable, pithy, and down-to-earth, full of quotations and examples from her years of work with autistic children. This will be an invaluable resource for parents, students, and novice clinicians eager for lessons and advice they can trust.

• Introduction 1. Critical Evaluation of Issues in Autism 2. Characteristics of Autism 3. Diagnosis and Assessment 4. What Causes Autism? 5. Are There Core Deficits in Autism? 6. Developing Treatments That Work 7. Are Other Treatments Effective? 8. Miracle Cures or Bogus Treatments? 9. Early Intervention, "Recovery," and "Best" Treatment 10. Educate Autistic Children! Epilogue Notes Index