The book, for the first time in Russian, presents the widespread system of helping children with autism spectrum disorders DIR/Floortime, developed by Professor Stanley Greenspan, one of the world's leading experts in this field. The technique is successfully used in working with children from a very early age, with teenagers and adults. To assess achievements, parameters such as emotional warmth, the ability to build relationships with people, the ability for creative thinking and meaningful communication are highlighted. Classes are held in an atmosphere of emotional contact, they involve not only specialists, but also the whole family, and as a result, communication and thinking skills quickly become part of everyday life. The book is addressed to relatives of people with autism spectrum disorders, professionals working with them, as well as students — psychologists, teachers, etc.