★In his role as clinical psychologist, Ignac Schmidt has come into contact with children and youth that suffer from all types of disorders, as well as their parents, teachers, counsellors and others. In his third book he focuses primarily on people on the autism spectrum, those with mental development issues and associated disorders.
★A documentary-guide hybrid manual that focuses on "children with special needs and their families". Schmidt uses a humorous yet sharp pen to tell society that "raising an alien" is not a one-person show for the family, but a task that requires the entire "Earth spaceship" to refuel together; this book is that can of "acceptance and unity" energy gel.

As a clinical psychologist, Ignat Schmidt comes into contact with children and adolescents suffering from various disorders every day, and naturally, he also interacts with their parents, teachers, counselors, and other relevant personnel. In his third monograph, the author focuses on individuals with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual developmental delays, and associated disorders. His concern lies in the quality of life of these special children, especially those with autism, and their closest people (parents, siblings, and the entire family).

When discussing the autism spectrum, Schmidt attempts to identify a universal characteristic and proposes a viewpoint: we are all on this spectrum, just to varying degrees. He even coined a new term for the phenomenon of "being addicted to social networks" - "digital autism" (digitalni avtizem). The author deeply feels that, apart from family members, the acceptance level of the general public (whether neighbors or a broader environment) towards such special children remains very low. As a professional, he listened to the desperate cries of parents of children with autism and embarked on a journey to advocate for acceptance and understanding of "difference".

The value of Schmidt's manual lies in its direct exploration of the inner world of children with autism and its description from the perspective of the children themselves. The real-life stories in the book highlight the struggles of often exhausted parents and relatives in fighting for the rights of special children, as well as the unconditional love among them. The word "aliens" (vesoljci) in the title has a teasing and humorous connotation - the author wants to emphasize that in fact, we are all "aliens", all on the same spaceship. The precious fuel that keeps this spaceship sailing is mutual acceptance, love, and unity.

This book is aimed at all those who deal with people with special needs - parents, educators, healthcare workers, social workers, and therapists. It is also recommended for every future professional who is about to enter this field.

Ignat Schmidt is a Slovenian clinical psychologist, psychotherapy trainer and best-selling author. He has been in private practice in the northeastern city of Ptuj for a long time and has taught at several continuing education institutions. He has published three Slovenian-language popular science books on psychology for both the general public and professionals.

He is a Slovenian psychologist who closely combines clinical practice, popular science writing and public education. His published works mainly focus on emotional disorders and neurodiverse groups, providing accessible and practical resources for both the professional community and parents.