pt. 1. What you need to know about autism spectrum disorders. What is autism? -- More about autism spectrum disorders -- What causes autism spectrum disorders? -- The impact of autism on the family -- What treatments are used for children with autism? -- pt. 2. The student in your classroom. Educational placements -- Getting started -- Cognition and motor issues -- Language issues -- Academics -- Social skills -- Troubleshooting behaviors in the classroom -- The balancing act -- Case studies of success and failure -- Myths and FAQs about autism.