附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-206) and index.
Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Part one: What is autism? ; 1. Meeting autism ; 2. Being autistic ; 3. Life cycles ; 4. Families -- Part two: Treating autism ; 5. We have a dream ; 6. Is Lovaas the only game in town? Intervention programs for autistic children ; 7. Whatever happened to equal opportunity? ; 8. Some thoughts on alternative treatments and other intervention controversies -- Part three: Looking for cures, recovery, and better lives ; 9. Recovery? ; 10. Moving toward better answers -- Appendix A: Diagnostic criteria for autistic disorder -- Appnedix B: Resources -- References -- Index.