Table of Contents

• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Foreword
• Introduction
• Chapter One: Introducing Emily
• Chapter Two: Getting to Know Daniel
• Chapter Three: Daniel Has Feelings Too
• Chapter Four: Finding Out About Autism
• Chapter Five: Moderate and Severe Autism
• Chapter Six:: Learning About High-Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome
• Chapter Seven: Making Friends and Being With People
• Chapter Eight: Talking and Understanding
• Chapter Nine: Fun and Play
• Chapter Ten: Dealing With Changes
• Chapter Eleven: Feeling Worried
• Chapter Twelve: Difficult Feelings for Emily
• Chapter Thirteen: Learning to Cope
• Chapter Fourteen: Feeling Good With Daniel
• Chapter Fifteen: Looking Ahead
• Glossary
• Discussion Questions for Parents and Children
• Selected Resources for Further Information

About the Author

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.