I wish I had read this book when my older son was first diagnosed with Autism. I had been given an article summary of the 10 things by an agency. I bought the book this summer and loved it. I two sons with Autism and the book is accurate, easy to read and written from real life experience. As a parent it gave me good tips and reassurance. I have now given it to my older son's Sr. Kindergarten teacher to help her better understand him. I have also read her second book 1001 Great Tips for Teaching and Raising a Child with ASD. I've passed it to the school along with a few others too.