Autism is a life-long developmental disorder affecting about half a million people in the UK. The autistic spectrum is very wide and each person can be affected differently. Discovering your child has autism can be a bewildering experience. You will want to know exactly what autism is, what causes it and what can be done to ease any difficulties. Answers to questions like how will I cope? and will my child go to a mainstream school? are provided in this book along with latest advice and research. In a friendly, easy-to-read way, this book includes practical ideas and strategies for helping a child with autism, and supportive information is provided by other parents of children who have autism. Autism A Parents Guide gives advice relating to all ages affected by autism, from newly diagnosed toddlers through to adults successfully living with the condition.