The essential reference forparents and carers of children with autism, written by two leading experts inthe field. This is the essential reference for parents and carers ofchildren with autism. Written by two leading experts in the field, this updatededition covers everything from the causes of autism to how it manifests at thevarious ages and stages of a child's life, as well as diet and nutrition, theimportance of self-care for parents, how to cope with common problematicbehaviours, conditions that can often appear in conjunction with autism (suchas anxiety and depression), and how best to manage the child's transition toadulthood. The authors' warm, supportive voice reassures parents throughout,sorting fact from myth as they provide all the key information in a clear,easily understood format.