Part I Understanding asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism What are asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism? The diagnostic process Causes of autism spectrum disorders Treatments for asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism? Part II Living with asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism Channeling your child's strengths: a guiding principle Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism at home Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism at school The social world of children and adolescents with asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism Looking ahead: asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism in late adolescence and adulthood