I am first and foremost a child

My sensory perceptions are disordered

Distinguish between won't and can't

I am a concrete thinker. I interpret language literally

Be patient with my limited vocabulary

Because language is so difficult for me, I am very visually oriented

Focus and build on what I can do rather than what I can't do

Help me with social interactions

Identify what triggers my meltdowns

Love me unconditionally.

Preface

It Begins

Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew

Chapter 1-I am a Whole Child

Chapter 2-My Senses Are Out of Sync

Chapter 3-Distinguish Between Won't and Can't

Chapter 4-I am a Concrete Thinker. I Interprets Language Literally Chapter 5-Listen to all the Ways I'm Trying to Communicate

Chapter 6-Picture this! I am Visually Oriented

Chapter 7-Focus and Build on What I Can do Rather Than What I Can't Do

Chapter 8-Help Me with Social Interactions

Chapter 9-Identify What Triggers My Meltdowns

Chapter 10-Love Me Unconditionally

Afterword

Triumph and Transition

Evolution

Appendix

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Index.