Through the Eyes of Aliens : A Book about Autistic People

1. Introducing Autism 11(6) 2. The Autistic World 17(6) 3. Autism and Sense Organs 23(12) 4. Autism and Emotions 35(10) 5. Communication and Language 45(10) 6. Intelligence, Autism, and Savant Skills 55(8) 7. Discrimination 63(10) 8. Rhythms and Self-Stimulations 73(6) 9. Relationships 79(10) 10. Health and Allergies 89(8) 11. Autism and Teenage Years 97(10) 12. Recreation 107(10) 13. Idiosyncrasies and Special Traits 117(10) Epilogue -- For Autistic People 127(4) Poems 131(8) Further Reading 139(2) Index 141