This book is an essential read and reference guide for special needs teachers, and really all teachers and parents. Temples thoughts and advice on raising/teaching children with autism and sensory processing disorders are profound and to the point. It's also a fascinating read because your basically having a chat with Temple as she answers common quesitons such as 'What should teachers keep in mind when teaching kids with autism?" "How do you deal with teasing in high school?" "Can a child be gifted and still have autism?" "How do I help my child with reading comprehension?" and many, many more.

As a special needs teacher I found the pocket guide incredibly helpful. It covers a wide variety of content including behaviors and learning, social skills, anger management, desensitization to loud sounds, sensory development, the autism brain, and even careers for adults with autism. I am very familiar with Dr. Temple Grandin's other books, and this is essentially a condensed sampling from them, but this one I keep in my desk for quick access.

If you're just getting started researching autism, start with this book.