About one neat book on autism out there

It certainly has been a while since I last blogged about autism issues at home. I apologize. I am back at it now and hope to put in more time into it.
Deviating from my usual thoughts on this blog, I want to write today about a book on autism that caught my eye recently. It's titled It's So Much Work To Be Your Friend by Richard Lavoie. I thought I should share my thoughts about it.
It's So Much... is an easy-to-read book. It provides an understanding about social skills issues children with learning disabilities, not just those on the autism spectrum disorder, face at school and in the community in general. If you have a child on the milder end of the spectrum or if he/she is diagnosed with Asperger, the book is a good read because as you read along you begin to see and understand the kinds of social situations such children are likely to encounter in their daily lives. As readers you watch their struggles to blend with their peers and you grieve for them as they face rejection and even isolation. The book outlines some strategies parents could use to help their own children with disability overcome similar situations.
Among the other reviews I read about this book, I like the following the best because it sums up my thoughts as well."As a mother who has been on this journey, I know It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend will touch the lives of every parent who is raising a child with learning disabilities. I have long believed that difficulties with social skills cause the most heartache of all, and I am thrilled to discover a book that finally addresses this often overlooked issue. Rick shares his knowledge with wisdom, good humor, and deep respect for the remarkable students who teach us all." Anne Ford, chairman emeritus, National Center for Learning Disabilities and author of Laughing Allegra
I understand there is a DVD version of this book. I would love to get a hold of it if anyone local to Quinte area has a copy.