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This is a ground breaking book for anybody who parents, cares for or teaches a child, teenager or even a young adult with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Absolutely brilliant book, and with Autism diagnosis being on the increase worldwide including a huge spike in girls and women being diagnosed now it could not be more needed or timely.

I have Aspergers Syndrome and was diagnosed as an adult at age 41, I have a teenage son with Aspergers and work as a Job Coach/Trainer and Advocate for adults on the Autism Spectrum, I have studied in the field also. Why do I share this? Well, because it's always interesting to read books about Autism when you have Autism, you can pretty quickly weed out the good from the bad. We are tough critics! This book is in the top of the line category.

I have been a fan of the author's Facebook page for a long time, this book has come from many requests from followers, parents, carers who have asked for all of the information and advice that goes on Facebook to be in a book format for easy reference. It's a book you can read cover to cover, dip into or just search for what you are looking for.

Bill writes really clearly, no "psychology speak" that baffles the average reader here, it's extremely easy to absorb and understand. He covers a range of important topics surrounding the support and understanding of children with Autism.

I applaud Bill for his positive approach to listening to, and entering into the world of the Autistic Child, this book represents what most Autistic adults feel - that we don't want to be changed, we just want to be understood. Children are no different. Autism means the brain is wired differently, like picking up a different radio station to others, but it's a world that can teach so much if you are willing to listen.

I have read LOTS of books on Autism Spectrum Disorders most of them are not really that helpful, I wish I had this book in my hands when my son was very young and I was scrambling to find meaningful and practical information on how to understand and help him. This book is GOLD, pure GOLD for parents of children with Autism. I can't recommend it enough.

It really is a Toolbox as the title says, bits and pieces of information on everything you need to know including understanding sensory issues, obsessive and focused interests, entering alongside your Autistic child in their world and so much more. Excellently written to make it so much easier for you.

Bill has perceptively entered the world of those with Autism and so powerfully supports a positive experience for parent and child. Some books on Autism can be bleak and depressing in their focus but not this one. Lots of positives and encouragement for those in need.

I will be happily promoting this book within the Autism community that I am part of, I know many parents who would get huge value from this well put together and written book that actually may make a different rather than just being words on paper. Grab it, read it, put it into action.

Remember, Autism - different not less.