"The World of the Autistic Child" is by far the most complete comprehensive book ever written for the parents of autistic children, and for the teachers, child specialists, and other professionals who care for them. Dr.Bryna Siegel provides help and hope not only for the children, but for their families---the parents, grandparents, siblings, and other caregivers who must come to grips with their own grief and confusion following a diagonisis of autism or other related disorder.