Parents of children with autism face many challenges that arise from the practical, day-to-day issues of living with autism. The specific goals of this guide are to help parents: (1) find information about autism; (2) distinguish between research-based and non-research-based information; (3) become savvy consumers of information by giving them the tools to identify reputable research; (4) evaluate research studies using a guiding uniform framework; and (5) interpret and apply research findings to their individual situation and needs. This guide also includes a glossary of terminology commonly used in autism treatment and research, a list of autism organizations, and a recommended reading list. [For the 2003 version, see ED508623.]