I've read a lot of terrifying medical literature since my daughter was diagnosed, and this is the first thing that made me feel like I wasn't drowning. The first chapter alone explained what's actually happening in her brain in a way that made me say 'Oh, that's what that means.' The table of symptoms was so helpful—I finally know what to actually worry about and what's just the condition being the condition. I've read it twice already and have extra copies for my in-laws.

This guide is genuinely helpful, and I appreciated how honest it was without being scary. It covered a lot of things my doctor didn't have time to explain. I did wish the chapter on treatment options had a bit more depth, but for what it is—a plain-language overview for someone in shock—it's excellent. The questions to ask your doctor list at the end is worth the price alone; I took it with me to my appointment and it saved me from forgetting everything I meant to ask.