| | Foreword | p. vii |
| | Acknowledgments | p. xi |
| | Introduction | p. 1 |
| | Early Signs | |
| | You Make a Difference | p. 11 |
| | Why Early Detection Matters | p. 21 |
| | Developmental Milestones and Sharing Concerns | p. 40 |
| | The Path to Diagnosis | |
| | Formal Screening | p. 63 |
| | Entering the Maze-Getting Answers, Getting Help | p. 80 |
| | Diagnosis | p. 110 |
| | Helping Yourself, Helping Your Child | |
| | Time to Learn, Connect, and Cope | p. 139 |
| | Choosing Treatments | p. 159 |
| | Second Steps and Beyond | |
| | Success Is a Personal Term | p. 199 |
| | Parents as Advocates | p. 221 |
| | Bibliography and Recommended Reading | p. 231 |
| | Resources | p. 239 |
| | Index | p. 249 |