Reviews

"Chantal Sicile-Kira’s book is a clearly written, well-organized, carefully documented compilation of important information and useful advice. It will provide invaluable help and guidance to parents and professionals alike, especially those who are new to the world of autism. This book is not merely highly recommended – it is indispensable!"
Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., Director and Founder, Autism Research Institute, Co-founder of Autism Society of America

"Both parents and professionals will find a wealth of useful information in this user-friendly book, written by a parent who really knows about living with a child on the autistic spectrum."
Cathy Mercer, Publications Department, The National Autistic Society UK

"Parents will find this book a huge help. It answers many of the questions we get asked on the Autism Helpline and, because Chantal is a parent herself, parents will find her approach very helpful. She packs a huge amount of information into this book without overwhelming the reader with facts."
Sarah Benson, Autism Helpline, The National Autistic Society UK

"What I really like about Chantal’s book are the many references to and quotes from people on the autism/Asperger spectrum. This information from personal experiences will give both parents and professionals much needed insight into how people on the spectrum perceive the world."
Temple Grandin Ph.D., author of Thinking in Pictures, Animals in Translation, and Developing Talents
Associate professor of animal science at Colorado State University
Founder and president of Grandin Livestock Handling Systems, Inc.

"This is the book we’ve all been waiting for, an "Autism for Dummies". An essential source of information and advice in plain every day language that can help anyone who is affected by autism today, from the parent of a newly diagnosed child, to someone who has been in the trenches for years. Kudos to Chantal for providing us with this long overdue, user friendly how-to guide for dealing with autism."
Portia Iverson, Co-founder , Cure Autism Now Foundation (CAN)

"Ms. Sicile-Kira has written an encyclopedic book with care and concern for those persons who must deal with autism. It reads clearly and provides answers to the important questions. I recommend it most highly."
Joseph E. Morrow, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, California State University Sacramento: President, Applied Behavior Consultants, Sacramento

"The gift of this work is how well it is written. Sicile-Kira has the knack of taking the complex issues surrounding autism and distilling them into digestible portions, without over-simplifying. Often, introductory-to-autism books tend to overwhelm the "new recruits" with too much technical detail or with some particular treatment agendas or ideology. This is a balanced, user-friendly book that works as an introductory "primer." After reading it yourself, it is a good book to pass on to friends and relatives who have expressed an interest in learning more about autism and the related issues. It explains autism clearly without scaring them away by unduly stressing the enormity of it all that the disorder actually is."
Lenny Schafer, Editor, The Schafer Report

"Chantal Sicile - Kira’s book could not be more timely. This will be one of those smart, authoritative, user-friendly volumes which will not only demystify autism for the public, but will also be the essential book that both parents, health professionals, and a wide general readership will reach for in order to fathom this confounding condition."
Douglas Kennedy, Best-selling author of The Big Picture, The Job, The Pursuit of Happiness

"The new Autism Spectrum Disorders by Chantal Sicile-Kira is the most important book on autism that I have read to date. As the mother of a fifteen year old son with autism, I have read dozens of books on the subject and no book has tied it all together for me in such an intelligent and useful way... Sicile-Kira understands that families have been starved for information presented in a logical format without prejudice or condescension and this book delivers on all counts. ...Autism Spectrum Disorders is more than a Complete Guide to Understanding Autism. It is also an empowering book that aims to help readers solve the most pressing problems while providing the tools to see the big picture."
Terri Otto, Advocate , magazine of the Autism Society of America

"The new book, Autism Spectrum Disorders, by newly-appointed CAN San Diego Chapter President Chantal Sicile-Kira is an essential source of information and advice in plain everyday language. It can help anyone who is affected by autism today, from the parent of a newly diagnosed child, to someone who has been in the trenches for years. Perhaps a better title for this book would have been "Everything You Always Wanted to..." Sicile-Kira tackles the big issues such as the importance of seeking a diagnosis, the emotional aspects of having a child with autism, the vaccine controversy and what to do after a diagnosis... Whether you are a parent of a newly diagnosed child, an older parent, a professional new to the field of autism, an educator with a child mainstreamed in your class, or a respite worker, you will find many nuggets of useful information in this book to help you on your journey in the world of autism spectrum disorders."
CAN Connections, Cure Autism Now (CAN) Foundation

"When I give copies of Autism Spectrum Disorders to individuals learning about autism, I often say, "Most books give you information on autism. This book gave me hope and encouragement." ...Chantal Sicile-Kira is uniquely successful in navigating the labyrinth of autism using both mind and heart. To read it is to look at possibilities and potential instead of being devastated by the weight of the word "autism." ...As the incidence rates of autism diagnoses continue to spiral, Autism Spectrum Disorders should be required reading for physicians, child-care workers, and family members who are concerned about a child demonstrating possible signs of ASD."
Michael Nolan, Medical Veritas

"The word autism brings with it many fears, speculations and misunderstandings. Whether it is your own child or a friend or relative’s who is diagnosed, this book will provide important information and insights to help you understand and participate in the child’s development through having a better knowledge of this spectrum disorder. This reference guide is also invaluable for anyone in the community who comes across individuals with autism in their line of work."
Anthony Edwards, ER’s Dr. Greene