For a long time, we have been concerned with the thought that there is no book on Autism, written in Greek, by Greek authors who have gone through a path of specialization, experience, and knowledge through interaction with it. A gap and a need that should begin to be filled.

The decision crystallized about two years ago, and what encouraged us to proceed with its implementation was the immediate response of colleagues and partners whom we approached for writing the chapters, and who possess specialization and experience.

Two years of diligent collaboration and effort have thus resulted in this outcome, in this Greek book on Autism, which is now waiting for the judgment of readers.

As we approach a child, an individual with difficulties on the autism spectrum, we always refer to an interdisciplinary team; this dimension is adequately represented: child psychiatrists, psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, special educators contribute their insights.

No matter what starting point each person comes from, our common ground is Autism with all that it entails, therefore the principles of training and collaboration are given and essential.

It is also emphasized that the involvement of parents must be integral to the approaches and processes.