The "Practice Book on Autism" provides information on the causes and symptoms of the disorder, conveys current knowledge about the individual needs of children and adolescents with autism, and offers concrete guidelines for optimal support. The fully revised 5th edition includes, among other things, the latest diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5 of the American Psychological Association in contrast to the ICD-10, numerous practical examples that illustrate what is particularly important at different developmental stages and what therapists and caregivers can specifically do, guidelines for the inclusion of children and adolescents with autism in kindergartens and schools, as well as strategies for managing the transition to early adulthood, the development of attachment between autistic children and their caregivers: the Vienna Interaction and Contact Training Program, along with valuable tips.