Part 1, A look into Autism Spectrum Disorder. What is ASD? ; Symptoms of ASD ; ASD and the senses ; Well-known people with ASD ; The "big" questions ; Think about it, talk about it ; Your team of helpers -- Part 2, Home, school, community. Family matters ; Have fun! ; Good communication: body language and listening ; Good communication: making conversation ; Your social skills survival kit ; Making and keeping friends ; School success ; Tech talk -- Part 3, Body and brain basics. How to handle hard-to-handle feelings ; "Stims" ; Toilet time ; Learning to relax ; Is there medicine for ASD? ; Move your body ; Feed your body ; Keeping it clean (with hygiene) ; Sleep ... Zzzzzzz -- Two guys want to say -- Before you go -- Where to go for more info -- Sharing the diagnosis with your child (for parents) - Sources of facts and quotations

"This positive, straightforward book offers kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day"--

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