The story of helping Max overcome his challenges has two parts. One can be called Do It Yourself —things that I did on my own, either intuitively or under professional guidance. The other part is things that were done by other people. The tips below cover both components. I am not a trained behavioral specialist; I wrote QBooks without professional background, and my approach was that of a parent. Sharing my family's journey from a parent's perspective, I believe, would help other parents both process their emotions and realize how much they can do on their own.