Autism spectrum disorder affects many young people--either through their own diagnosis or through a friend or family member who is living with autism. They often have many questions about this disorder, and this informative and compassionate guide can provide the answers. Readers are given a fact-forward look at living with autism through age-appropriate main text, helpful fact boxes, and images such as full-color photographs and diagrams. This is meant to empower those with autism to develop a better understanding of themselves and to inspire empathy and a stronger sense of respect for the neurodivergent community among all readers.