Feelings & connection

A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

  • Connection
  • Bedtime
  • Ages 5+

Why I recommend it

Dr. Hayley Crain, child psychologist

This book gives kid-friendly words for how brains can work in different ways. It helps kids understand themselves and the people around them. It is a good way to start a conversation without it feeling like a big talk.

How to use it

  1. Read it together at a calm time, not right after a hard moment.
  2. Pause and ask what parts sound like them or someone they know.
  3. Leave it on the shelf so they can come back to it.

Try saying

“Everyone's brain works a little differently. What is yours good at?”