Diagnosis: surviving the worst news you'll ever get

Ending the long silence: teaching your child to communicate

Tears, meltdowns, aggression, and self-injury: breaking the cycle

Self-stimulation: flapping, banging, twirling, and other repetitive behaviors

Social skills: turning language and play into meaningful interactions

Battling fears and fixations: bringing your child back to the real world

Education: finding the right school placement and making it even more right

Family life: fighting your way back to normalcy

Conclusion: another angle on Andrew

Appendix: Behavior data sheet ; Toilet training data sheet.