"Understanding & Changing Autism" is a comprehensive guide aimed at individuals who want to learn more about autism and apply the Davis Method. The book provides fundamental explanations and tools to discover and develop the potential of those affected. It highlights the historical development of the Davis Method and its connections to current scientific research in the fields of autism and neuroscience. The reader is guided through the three phases of Davis Autism Work – individuation, identity development, and social integration. A central feature of the approach is its focus on the autistic perspective, which enables autistic individuals to better understand their own world as well as the motivations and behaviors of others.