Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.
Contents
What does ASD mean to you? : an introduction -- A spectrum of symptoms : defining ASDs -- Why me? : causes and prevention -- Fix it! : current treatments for ASDs -- What else might work? : alternative treatments -- Who gets it : public understanding and support -- Survival tools : teens on the spectrum -- Learning to cope : siblings with an ASD -- How can I help? : friends with an ASD -- Moving forward : living with an ASD -- Just the facts -- Where to turn -- Glossary.
Summary
Living with Autism features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a medical expert to help preteens and teenagers feel prepared for dealing with autism during adolescence.