<DIV><p>Peering through the "Autism lens" allows us to change in terms of the way we deal with autism as a society and in education. Evidence-based support and strategies enable us to develop young people's ability to interact with the social world, dispensing of the anxiety that often accompanies it.</p><BR><BR>The Little Book of the Autism Spectrum allows anyone who lives or works with children with autism to understand their world through an ?autism lens’.<br>The most positive step we can take with a child with autism is to understand the condition, and the world in general, from his or her point of view. This book develops the knowledge and delivers evidence-based strategies for communication, social interaction and the emotional, behavioral and sensory challenges faced by young people with autism.<BR><BR>?A concisely written work that will be especially helpful for parents trying to get ?up to speed’ when their children are newly diagnosed, it covers a wealth of material quickly without over simplifying.”<BR>Lars Perner, PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Marketing, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California<BR><BR>?This book is a must-read for parents, professionals and young people with an interest in autism. It is a welcome addition to the existing literature, providing a clear, concise and very readable overview.”<BR>Dr Paul Wallis, Director of Psychological Services, CAMHS Directorate, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust<BR><BR>?A great book, packed full of facts and information.”<BR>Pam Smith MBPsS, BMus(Hons), BSc(Hons), PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education (Autism). Special School Teacher, Surrey<BR><BR>?This excellent little book will be appreciated equally by parents and<br>carers as well as by professionals.”<BR>Eric Taylor, Educational Psychologist, Persona EPS Ltd<BR><BR>Dr Samantha Todd is a clinical psychologist who works with children and adolescents with learning disabilities. She also provides regular training for teachers and children’s services, and has co-developed a programme for behavioural difficulties, ?Riding the Rapids: Living with Autism or Disability”™.<BR><BR></DIV>