For reasons that aren't well understood, accelerating numbers of children are now born with autism, Asperger's disorder, and other neurologically based processing problems that generate a cascade of family difficulties. Early diagnosis is critical, and parents are the major determinants of the child's development over time. In this workshop, you'll get a clear picture of the neurological roots of these and other disorders, so that you can reassure parents that the problem isn't their fault. You'll learn how to give parents the support they need to interact therapeutically with a child who doesn't respond with the usual gazes, smiles, play, and laughter. You'll leave knowing the early signs of these disorders, how to attune to the parents' difficulties, and how to coach them in teaching their children vital interpersonal skills effectively.