Explains some of the challenges and rewards of having a friend with autism, including encouraging activities they like and providing understanding of their symptoms.

Discusses what autism it, how it is diagnosed and treated, and ways that siblings of people with autism can find support.

Teenagers Ryan Elizabeth Peete and RJ Peete discuss what it is like for RJ as a teenager with autism and Ryan as a teenager with an autistic sibling.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 1 in 68 American children has autism. This book describes the autism spectrum, exploring how the various ways that this neurodevelopmental disorder can affect individuals, from difficulty with social cues to impaired communication to repetitive behaviors. In addition to learning about the treatment and diagnosis of autism, readers will discover how new research into the genetic components...

Readers will learn about autism.

Tools to aid in communication skills.