Eve B. Band, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice, who specializes in working with individuals with high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome, and their families. She is also the busy mother of two daughters.

• PrefaceAcknowledgmentsForewordIntroductionChapter One: Introducing EmilyChapter Two: Getting to Know DanielChapter Three: Daniel Has Feelings TooChapter Four: Finding Out About AutismChapter Five: Moderate and Severe AutismChapter Six:: Learning About High-Functioning Autism and Asperger’s SyndromeChapter Seven: Making Friends and Being With PeopleChapter Eight: Talking and UnderstandingChapter Nine: Fun and PlayChapter Ten: Dealing With ChangesChapter Eleven: Feeling WorriedChapter Twelve: Difficult Feelings for EmilyChapter Thirteen: Learning to CopeChapter Fourteen: Feeling Good With DanielChapter Fifteen: Looking AheadGlossaryDiscussion Questions for Parents and ChildrenSelected Resources for Further Information