The book was found to be readable, quirky, and resonant with the anecdotal literature currently being published on families perspectives of living with autism. It is recommended as a resource for trainee researchers and clinicians wishing to communicate effectively with families who have a child diagnosed with autism. …
G. J. Derbyshire: Stand up for Autism: A Boy, a Dog, and a Prescription for Laughter
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Philadelphia, 2010, 140 pp., ISBN 978-1-84905-099-9, $14.95 (paper)