Hope for Families of Children on the Autistic Spectrumby Lynda T. Young Description In America today, 730,000 children between the ages of 0 21 have Autism Spectrum Disorder. This inspiring book provides information, guidance, and encouragement for the families of these children. Maintaining a family which cares for children with social and learning disorders can be overwhelming. Autism in a child can affect language comprehension, social interaction, and intellectual capabilities. Author Lynda T.