'Your child has autism' - four small words with the power to leave parents feeling helpless, overwhelmed and confused. This concise, no-nonsense book will empower parents to regain control of the situation and take the first practical steps towards a calm and happy life with their newly-diagnosed child.

Dr. Larson Kidd's approach distils the vast amount of different information available on parenting a child with autism into ten manageable steps. It covers the key aspects of life with a child on the autism spectrum, including the basics such as sleeping, eating and toileting, through to adapting the home, creating routine, and exploring therapy. Ready-to-implement strategies are outlined simply and clearly, and are firmly grounded in the author's extensive experience of supporting children with autism.