Until the call came Ben hadn't known he'd fathered a child. Now Kyle is on his doorstep, a five year old with autism. Teacher Melanie Nicols sees Ben as a dead-beat dad, but gradually comes to admire the way he hangs in, willing to learn for his son's sake. Her admiration grows to more as father and son come to rely on Melanie being a part of their lives. When parents receive the news that their child has autism, they spend countless hours researching the subject, usually at night, after an exhausting day. Teachers, when they hear that they'll have a student with an autism spectrum disorder, also try to learn as much as they can. This novel was written for such parents and teachers— an entertaining read that's fun, yet still offers strategies and information on autism.