Prologue 1 Our Child Belonging to a 'Minority Group'
Prologue 2: Children with Developmental Disabilities and the Ugly Duckling
Children on the autism spectrum are often misunderstood.

CASE 1_Touch anything and play with it as you please
The points to note vary depending on the commentator.
CASE 2_I always fight with that friend
Commentary: Using physical space wisely can prevent problems.
COLUMN 1: "Avoidance is the Best Policy" Until Elementary School
CASE 3_You speak first, but the other person doesn't listen.
Rather than having a conversation about commentary, I'm enjoying a hobby.
CASE 4_It's more fun when you give it attention
Commentary The prank may have become a habit.
CASE 5_I can't adapt to school life.
Commentary The first days are the most important in the life of a child with autism spectrum disorder.
CASE 6_I always try to take the same route.
Commentary: Because it has to be the same as usual to be reassuring.
COLUMN 2 How do children on the autism spectrum think?
CASE 7_No one says hello when I go outside
Commentary: Think again about whether the child really didn't say hello.
COLUMN 3 Don't worry, it will take care of itself when the time comes.
CASE 8_Dangerous behavior such as jumping off furniture
Commentary: Parents, please distinguish between 'safe' and 'dangerous' things.
CASE 9_I can't do everyday things like getting dressed or eating on my own.
The explanation may be difficult for children to understand.
COLUMN 4 Can't we be self-reliant if we rely on 'visual information'?
CASE 10_I suddenly get irritated over trivial things
Commentary: 'Obsession' and 'annoyance' are separate issues.
CASE 11_I can't change my picky eating habits.
Commentary: There are parts of picky eating that can be fixed and parts that cannot be fixed.
CASE 12_Even in the middle of winter, I only wear short sleeves and shorts.
Your sense of commentary may be sensitive or dull, or it may be due to obsession.
COLUMN 5 Can we overcome sensitive or dull senses?
CASE 13_Running down the hallway while moving between classrooms
Commentary: You must anticipate your child's behavior one step ahead.
CASE 14_I bit the arm of the teacher who praised me.
Commentary: Sometimes I'm happy to be praised, but sometimes I feel embarrassed.
CASE 15_If you give him attention, he'll give you an unexpected answer.
Commentary: Because we don't understand the implicit agreement, we see people and things as the same.
COLUMN 6 Attachment in Children on the Autism Spectrum
CASE 16_I pay too much attention to minor details when reading.
There are some problems that cannot be solved without understanding the 'hidden meaning' of the explanation.
COLUMN 7 If your child doesn't understand the hidden meaning of words...
CASE 17_When I ask, they just say they don't know.
There are various reasons why people say they don't know the explanation.
CASE 18_I have trouble getting along with my peers because of my unique way of speaking.
Commentary You may be imitating the speech of a TV announcer rather than your peers.
CASE 19_I try to please others instead of myself.
You may have fallen into a state of 'over-adaptation' in your desire to meet the expectations of the commentator.
CASE 20_A child who was attending school regularly suddenly refuses to go to school.
Commentary: Perhaps they have already sent signs that things are difficult.

Comprehensive Summary: Raising a child on the autism spectrum is truly ironic.
Epilogue A healthy mind is the beginning of everything.
In closing, I wanted to convey the subtle emotions felt by children.

Advice from a doctor with over 30 years of clinical experience
“Once you know the reason, it’s not difficult anymore.”

You've probably been frustrated at times because you couldn't understand your child's strange behavior.
'They only say what they want to say and don't listen to what others say', 'They get irritated and fixate on trivial things', 'They throw a tantrum when they are pointed out', etc.
Every time your child exhibits this behavior, you may have wondered, "Why is he doing that?", "What on earth is he thinking?", or "How should I respond?"
This book shares these concerns and offers advice.

This book presents twenty cases of children with autism spectrum traits.
These cases are illustrated in cartoon form to make the situation easier to understand, and then the author, who has over 30 years of clinical experience, kindly explains how these children display obsession, what they think, and therefore how to accept it.


Understanding Children with Autism Spectrum Traits

Although developmental disabilities typically present with a variety of symptoms, this book focuses on the case of a child who exhibits characteristics of the "autism spectrum."
Because autism spectrum symptoms are particularly difficult to understand.


Children with autism spectrum traits often experience misunderstandings because they have difficulty communicating smoothly with those around them, not only in everyday conversations but also during group activities at kindergarten or school.
This book clears up misconceptions about these children and explains why they behave the way they do.
So, while the story will primarily focus on the autism spectrum, there are many areas that overlap with developmental disabilities, so it will certainly be helpful to families and teachers of children who exhibit developmental disabilities.

If you respond like a warm sun according to the child's characteristics,
Parenting just got a whole lot easier!

After reading this book, you will be able to understand the autism spectrum from various perspectives.
If adults carefully observe their children in various situations and understand why they are behaving strangely, they can reduce the problems that cause trouble for themselves and those around them.
There's a reason or cause for every child's behavior, and knowing that reason allows you to respond appropriately! I hope this book will be of some help in understanding your child's heart and strengthening their understanding.