Foreword to the second edition / Temple Grandin

Foreword to the first edition / Beverly Sills Greenough

Introduction / Bernard Rimland, Ph. D

What is autism? / Michael D. Powers, Psy. D.

Adjusting to your child's diagnosis / Lillian and Joe Tommasone

Medical problems, treatments, and professionals / Fred R. Volkmar, M.D.

Daily life with your child / Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey, Psy. D.

Children with autism and their families / Michael D. Powers, Psy. D.

Your child's development / Sandra L. Harris, Ph. D.

Finding the right early intervention and educational programs / Andrew L. Egel, Ph. D.

Legal rights and hurdles / James E. Kaplan and Ralph J. Moore, Jr.

Becoming an advocate / Bernice Friedlander

The years ahead : adults with autism / David L. Holmes, Ed. D.