The autism diagnosis ripped away every dream the Hinds had for their child. Ryan was stranded on Autism Island and their family was stuck there with him. There was no hope-- or was there? Ryan's story shows what is possible when a child's medical issues are treated in conjunction with intensive behavioral and educational rehabilitation. He works as a systems engineer at a major aerospace company. But more importantly, he has friends and is happy. Hinds shows that it is possible to have a different outcome for children with autism.

Foreword by my son, Ryan Hinds -- Preface: Don't believe everything you're told -- Our arrival on Autism Island -- A diagnosis and a prescription to nowhere -- Searching for the cure -- Escape from Autism Island -- Conquering the new world -- Can a family survive autism? -- Are we there yet?.