Written by a physician who is also the mother of a child with high functioning autism, this book helps both parents and professionals understand the cognitive origins of inappropriate social behavior often seen in children with autism or Asperger's Syndrome. It explains the social and emotional dilemmas these children face, and offers a clear, consistent program for dealing with them. Step-by-step, this program helps children recognize and cope with emotions, communicate effectively in social situations, develop abstract thinking abilities, and correct problem behaviors.

Dr. McAfee's DVD uses skits, audience participation, and workshop-style presentations to demonstrate the program described in her book. An accompanying workbook outlines the video presentation.

"...incredibly thorough and well-organized...consistent interventions on a wide range of behaviors and skills."

Robin L. Hansen, M.D.
Chief, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
Mind Institute, UC, Davis