Part 1 Description of the children; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 History; Chapter 3 How many children are autistic?; Chapter 4 The behaviour of autistic children; Chapter 5 Theories of causes; Chapter 6 Comparisons with other childhood handicaps and problems; Part 2 Education and management; Chapter 7 What doctors can do; Chapter 8 What teachers can do; Chapter 9 What parents can do; Chapter 10 The autistic child’s family; Chapter 11 Services for autistic children; Chapter 12 The role of parents’ societies; Chapter 13 Outlook for the future;