ABSTRACT
The introduction provides readers a blueprint of each chapter’s content: addressing what is most important for parents to know about diagnosing and treating autism, why they can trust the information provided, and guidance on how to best utilize this resource to get a quick and informed start to helping their loved one with autism thrive with the support of trusted professionals. A brief introduction to the rationale for the book is provided, to assure readers that their role in parenting a loved one with autism is understood and respected, to acknowledge their time and resources are valuable, and to greet readers with compassion as well as instill confidence in the expertise of the authors.
