Autism between science, reality, and illusion

This book combines the scientific and realistic aspects of autism, and contains many common questions that occupy the minds of parents of autistic individuals and specialists, trying to answer them with accurate scientific answers based on scientific research and practical experiences. It is presented by a group of specialized Saudi cadres who possess high scientific and practical experience in their fields; to ensure that the dear reader obtains correct information from reliable sources, in a realistic manner. Forty-six writers from 18 specialties participated in this book, including: child and adolescent psychiatry, developmental and behavioral pediatrics, brain and nerves for newborns, digestive system, sleep disorders, immunity, genetics, Sharia and law, speech and language, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, family therapy, special education, applied behavior analysis, therapeutic nutrition, sociology, and design. This book is not dedicated solely to autism; most of the content of its chapters is suitable for many disorders and diseases, which concern a large segment of society. Author: Lama Al-Ouhali Dar Tashkeel