ABSTRACT
This chapter argues that the problems parents can experience when their young child does not respond to them in a 'typical' way, how they often voice concerns that something is 'not quite right' with their child, and how it is important to address these concerns, which may be signs of pre-autism. It explores the case study of a eight months child named as Nicola who is clearly disturbed if people came too close to her, screaming, turning away, withdrawing into herself. The family consisted of Nicola and her three older brothers: Oskar, aged nine, Samuel, aged seven, and Daniel, aged five. During the assessment, the parents talked about how happy they had been when Nicola was born—the girl they had always wanted. After successful completion of treatment, Nicola is now twelve years of age and a successful member of the class in an all-girls school. She plays the violin, excels in sports, and has many friends.
