Blakemore-Brown, a psychologist, uses the tapestry metaphor to help parents and professionals understand the complexly interwoven nature of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorders. This is by no means, however, a self-help guide in layperson's language. Blakemore-Brown argues that traditional approaches to such disorders, which seek to ameliorate behavioral problems in isolation, can actually be counterproductive. Instead she suggests that focusing on specific threads, such as communication ability or hyperactivity, as parts of a larger picture can lead to better assessment and more effective treatment. She emphasizes early intervention and finding the approach that's right for each child. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)