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A NOTE ABOUT TERMINOLOGY

We want to make a couple of points about terms we have used in this book.

One is that while we use terms like ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and NT (neurotypical), we emphatically believe that no person can be simplified and captured in a label. Even when labels are useful for purposes of description and for accessing resources, they only reflect part of a person, not their essence.

Second, we have frequently used the terms “kid” or “child” in this book. This made sense to us for two reasons: we thought it would be less cumbersome to you than repeatedly reading “child, teen, or adult,” plus we thought parents would understand that no matter what chronological age, one’s offspring will always be your “child.”

We believe that the lessons and suggestions in this book apply to all ages. We encourage you to use them with “kids” of any chronological age. Our goal is that parents, teachers, professionals, and anyone else who cares about an individual on the spectrum begins to lovingly guide, push, and mentor them as early as possible, and for as long as feasible.