Susan Lowinger, Ph.D., is a developmental and clinical psychologist who worked for many years as the chief psychologist in developmental clinics. She lectured in the Education Department at Bar Ilan University and was head of its adjunct clinic for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In this capacity, Dr. Lowinger oversaw yearly conferences for educators, clinicians, parents, and researchers to expand their means of working with children on the spectrum. In addition, she ran a weekly lecture series for the parents and clinicians who worked in the clinic. In her private practice, Dr. Lowinger works with autistic individuals and their families. In recent years, she has edited six books about the diagnosis and treatment of autism. The sixth book, Autism in Adulthood, which she co-edited with Dr. Shiri Pealrman-Avnion (2019, Springer Nature), addresses the many facets of autism in adulthood, including diagnosis, employment, residential issues, romantic relationships and sexuality. Shiri Pearlman-Avnion, Ph.D., is an educational psychologist and lecturer at Tel-Hai Academic College, specializing in autism spectrum disorder, metacognition, theory of mind and social cognition. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of cognitive and social development among individuals with autism, particularly in the areas of language use, social interaction, and the impact of metacognitive skills on learning outcomes. Dr. Pearlman-Avnion held a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR), Boston University Medical School, from 2002 to 2005. In addition to her academic role, Dr. Pearlman-Avnion runs a private clinic that focuses on therapy and diagnostics for children, adolescents, and adults with autism. She co-edited the book, Autism in Adulthood (2019, Springer Nature), exploring the unique challenges faced by adults on the autism spectrum and bridging theoretical insights with practical approaches.

• Part 1. Autism Diagnosis and Self-Discovery.- Chapter 1. Autistic People’s Perspective on Self-Discovery and Self-Understanding.- Chapter 2. A Protocol for Self-Advocacy for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.- Chapter 3. Parental Experiences of Receiving and Coming to Terms with Their Child’ s Autism Spectrum Diagnosis.- Part 2. Culture and Gender in Autism Diagnosis and Treatment.- Chapter 4. Navigating Parental Disclosure for Girls and Women: Perspectives from Parents and Autistic Individuals.- Chapter 5. Differences in Eating Patterns Between Boys and Girls and Between Young Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Autism.- Chapter 6. Parents, Autistic Children, and Communication About Sexuality.- Chapter 7. Choosing an Educational Setting by Parents in Religious Communities.- Part 3. Effective Collaboration:  Parents, Teachers, and Therapists.- Chapter 8. Inclusion in a Regular Classroom: Advisory Guidelines from an ASD Student.- Chapter 9. Effective Collaboration Between Therapists and Parents of Children with High-Functioning ASD: The Need for Parental Intervention.- Chapter 10. Parental Involvement, Parent-Teacher Relationships, and Development of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.- Chapter 11. Parental Stress and Coping with Children on the Autism Spectrum: Changes in the Focus of Interest.- Part 4. Moments of Meeting Between Parents and Children.- Chapter 12. Shared Experiences, Intentions, and Memories of Parents and Children: Past, Present and Future.- Chapter 13. Development of Identity from the Combined Perspectives of a Boy, His Parents, and Their Psychologist: Connected Vessels.- Chapter 14. The Power to Choose, the Dynamics of the Development of Will: Meeting of Volitions.

Susan Lowinger, Ph.D., is a developmental and clinical psychologist who worked for many years as the chief psychologist in developmental clinics. She lectured in the Education Department at Bar Ilan University and was head of its adjunct clinic for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In this capacity, Dr. Lowinger oversaw yearly conferences for educators, clinicians, parents, and researchers to expand their means of working with children on the spectrum. In addition, she ran a weekly lecture series for the parents and clinicians who worked in the clinic. In her private practice, Dr. Lowinger works with autistic individuals and their families. In recent years, she has edited six books about the diagnosis and treatment of autism. The sixth book, Autism in Adulthood, which she co-edited with Dr. Shiri Pealrman-Avnion (2019, Springer Nature), addresses the many facets of autism in adulthood, including diagnosis, employment, residential issues, romantic relationships and sexuality. Shiri Pearlman-Avnion, Ph.D., is an educational psychologist and lecturer at Tel-Hai Academic College, specializing in autism spectrum disorder, metacognition, theory of mind and social cognition. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of cognitive and social development among individuals with autism, particularly in the areas of language use, social interaction, and the impact of metacognitive skills on learning outcomes. Dr. Pearlman-Avnion held a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR), Boston University Medical School, from 2002 to 2005. In addition to her academic role, Dr. Pearlman-Avnion runs a private clinic that focuses on therapy and diagnostics for children, adolescents, and adults with autism. She co-edited the book, Autism in Adulthood (2019, Springer Nature), exploring the unique challenges faced by adults on the autism spectrum and bridging theoretical insights with practical approaches.

• Part 1. Autism Diagnosis and Self-Discovery.- Chapter 1. Autistic People’s Perspective on Self-Discovery and Self-Understanding.- Chapter 2. A Protocol for Self-Advocacy for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.- Chapter 3. Parental Experiences of Receiving and Coming to Terms with Their Child’ s Autism Spectrum Diagnosis.- Part 2. Culture and Gender in Autism Diagnosis and Treatment.- Chapter 4. Navigating Parental Disclosure for Girls and Women: Perspectives from Parents and Autistic Individuals.- Chapter 5. Differences in Eating Patterns Between Boys and Girls and Between Young Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Autism.- Chapter 6. Parents, Autistic Children, and Communication About Sexuality.- Chapter 7. Choosing an Educational Setting by Parents in Religious Communities.- Part 3. Effective Collaboration:  Parents, Teachers, and Therapists.- Chapter 8. Inclusion in a Regular Classroom: Advisory Guidelines from an ASD Student.- Chapter 9. Effective Collaboration Between Therapists and Parents of Children with High-Functioning ASD: The Need for Parental Intervention.- Chapter 10. Parental Involvement, Parent-Teacher Relationships, and Development of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.- Chapter 11. Parental Stress and Coping with Children on the Autism Spectrum: Changes in the Focus of Interest.- Part 4. Moments of Meeting Between Parents and Children.- Chapter 12. Shared Experiences, Intentions, and Memories of Parents and Children: Past, Present and Future.- Chapter 13. Development of Identity from the Combined Perspectives of a Boy, His Parents, and Their Psychologist: Connected Vessels.- Chapter 14. The Power to Choose, the Dynamics of the Development of Will: Meeting of Volitions.

Susan Lowinger, Ph.D., is a developmental and clinical psychologist who worked for many years as the chief psychologist in developmental clinics. She lectured in the Education Department at Bar Ilan University and was head of its adjunct clinic for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In this capacity, Dr. Lowinger oversaw yearly conferences for educators, clinicians, parents, and researchers to expand their means of working with children on the spectrum. In addition, she ran a weekly lecture series for the parents and clinicians who worked in the clinic. In her private practice, Dr. Lowinger works with autistic individuals and their families. In recent years, she has edited six books about the diagnosis and treatment of autism. The sixth book, Autism in Adulthood, which she co-edited with Dr. Shiri Pealrman-Avnion (2019, Springer Nature), addresses the many facets of autism in adulthood, including diagnosis, employment, residential issues, romantic relationships and sexuality. Shiri Pearlman-Avnion, Ph.D., is an educational psychologist and lecturer at Tel-Hai Academic College, specializing in autism spectrum disorder, metacognition, theory of mind and social cognition. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of cognitive and social development among individuals with autism, particularly in the areas of language use, social interaction, and the impact of metacognitive skills on learning outcomes. Dr. Pearlman-Avnion held a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR), Boston University Medical School, from 2002 to 2005. In addition to her academic role, Dr. Pearlman-Avnion runs a private clinic that focuses on therapy and diagnostics for children, adolescents, and adults with autism. She co-edited the book, Autism in Adulthood (2019, Springer Nature), exploring the unique challenges faced by adults on the autism spectrum and bridging theoretical insights with practical approaches.

• Part 1. Autism Diagnosis and Self-Discovery.- Chapter 1. Autistic People’s Perspective on Self-Discovery and Self-Understanding.- Chapter 2. A Protocol for Self-Advocacy for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.- Chapter 3. Parental Experiences of Receiving and Coming to Terms with Their Child’ s Autism Spectrum Diagnosis.- Part 2. Culture and Gender in Autism Diagnosis and Treatment.- Chapter 4. Navigating Parental Disclosure for Girls and Women: Perspectives from Parents and Autistic Individuals.- Chapter 5. Differences in Eating Patterns Between Boys and Girls and Between Young Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Autism.- Chapter 6. Parents, Autistic Children, and Communication About Sexuality.- Chapter 7. Choosing an Educational Setting by Parents in Religious Communities.- Part 3. Effective Collaboration:  Parents, Teachers, and Therapists.- Chapter 8. Inclusion in a Regular Classroom: Advisory Guidelines from an ASD Student.- Chapter 9. Effective Collaboration Between Therapists and Parents of Children with High-Functioning ASD: The Need for Parental Intervention.- Chapter 10. Parental Involvement, Parent-Teacher Relationships, and Development of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.- Chapter 11. Parental Stress and Coping with Children on the Autism Spectrum: Changes in the Focus of Interest.- Part 4. Moments of Meeting Between Parents and Children.- Chapter 12. Shared Experiences, Intentions, and Memories of Parents and Children: Past, Present and Future.- Chapter 13. Development of Identity from the Combined Perspectives of a Boy, His Parents, and Their Psychologist: Connected Vessels.- Chapter 14. The Power to Choose, the Dynamics of the Development of Will: Meeting of Volitions.