Written by Jessie Hewitson an award-winning journalist at The Times, Autism is the book she wishes she had read when her son was first given the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

It combines her own experiences with tips from Autistic adults other parents including author David Mitchell as well as advice from Autism professionals and academics such as professor Simon Baron-Cohen.

This book looks at the condition as a difference rather than a disorder and includes guidance on:

What to do if you think your child is autistic

How to understand and support your child at school and at home

Mental Health and Autism

and

The difference between Autistic girls and boys.