1Chapter 1: What is Autism?
11Chapter 11: Treatment, Therapy, and Support Approaches
2Chapter 2: A History of Autism
12Chapter 12: Lifestyle Strategies and Daily Support
3Chapter 3: The Autism Spectrum
13Chapter 13: Autism in Education and the Workplace
4Chapter 4: Signs and Characteristics of Autism
14Chapter 14: Autism, Identity, and Mental Health
5Chapter 5: Autism Across the Lifespan
15Chapter 15: Caring for an Autistic Person
6Chapter 6: Causes and Risk Factors
16Chapter 16: Autism, Relationships, and Family Life
7Chapter 7: Diagnosis and Assessment
17Chapter 17: Crisis, Overload, and Safety Planning
8Chapter 8: Common Co-Occurring Conditions
18Chapter 18: Long-Term Outlook and Quality of Life
9Chapter 9: Communication and Social Interaction
19Chapter 19: The Future of Autism Research and Support
10Chapter 10: Sensory Processing and the Autistic Nervous System
20Conclusion