John Smith is a mental health social worker and Bob's father. Jane Donlan is Bob's mother and has been responsible for Bob's home education. Bob Smith is a teenager who was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at age eight. John, Jane and Bob live in the north west of England, UK. They regularly give talks, presentations and workshops to share their practical strategies for parenting children with autism. Their first book Create a Reward Plan for Your Child with Asperger Syndrome is also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

• Introduction. Section 1: Issues Related to Change. 1. Autism/Asperger Syndrome: A Brief Overview. 2. Change. 3. Emotions. 4. Sensory Overload. Section 2: Examples of Times of Change and How to Use the Transition Techniques at these Times. 5. Weekends. 6. Vacations /Holidays. 7. Public Holidays and Festivals. 8. Other Examples of Times of Change. Section 3: Additional Techniques/Strategies to Use at Times of Change and with Autism in General. 9. Useful Tools to Use with Change: Scripts, Signs and Sketches. 10. General Advice. 11. Conclusion. Useful Resources.

I think many parents will find inspiration in this book and, for professionals, any insight as to children's and families' experiences can only be beneficial.