It is currently estimated that 1 in 150 kids are affected by autism — and that number is increasing at an alarming rate. In a time when parents are overwhelmed with confusing, and often conflicting, information, The Autism Answer Book provides them clear and confident counsel by providing straightforward answers to their most pressing questions. The Autism Answer Book covers such topics as:Getting a diagnosisSocial sensitivitiesPhysical well-beingMental healthSchool successWritten in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Autism Answer Book helps parents understand and accept their child and develop a plan for success.