* Includes a first-hand account of the history of the field of autism by Bernie Rimland and provides a broad-based review of the field of autism, including background, general issues, and specific topics..* Includes articles by the acknowledged authorities in the field of autism who explore such topics as: defining and assessing autism, serving people with autism and their families, the graying of autism, aggression and noncompliance, and social skills training..* Includes a chapter on facilitated communcation..* Covers the TEACCH model, arguably the best statewide system for service delivery to autistic children.