This challenge is addressed through the range of examples. Some relateto children with considerable cognitive ability, such as those aboutpromoting social skills and imagination, while others give ideas thatwill be helpful for children who are unable to comprehend or express anyspoken or written language.
The second potential pitfall is to assume that what is helpful orrealistic for parents will also be helpful or realistic forprofessionals. In the real world this is frequently challenged. Thereare some optimistic assertions in the book about the level of skilledsupport that is available, which some parents who have learned the hardway might dispute. On the other hand, the accessible language means bothparents and professionals new to the subject will be given access toconcepts that might otherwise seem esoteric. For example "centralcoherence" becomes "getting the gist".
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