When My Brain Is Messy - Tania Wieclaw - Bog

A children's picture book about autism and how to regulate BIG emotions related to sensory processing differences.
A rhyming story filled with colorful illustrations, "When My Brain Is Messy" is about a young autistic dinosaur who experiences BIG emotions from sensory processing differences, offering age-appropriate coping techniques to help achieve emotional regulation.
"When My Brain Is Messy" is written from the young dinosaur's point of view, using simple words that are easy for kids to understand - Suitable for ages 2-8 years.
Sensory differences covered and explained -Racing thoughts
Overstimulation
Executive dysfunction
Sensitivity to sound
Sensitivity to light
Sensitivity to touch
Deep pressure seeking
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A Colorful Journey into Autism - Opening Discussions, Acceptance, and Learning
Join our lovable autistic dinosaur through various sensory sensitive moments commonly felt by autistic individuals, and watch as its tummy transforms into a rainbow when feeling regulated, introducing kids to the concept of emotional regulation.
A great tool for siblings and children to learn how to understand and accommodate autistic children and individuals.
Helping autistic kids feel seen and accepted for who they are - "That dinosaur is just like me!"
Recommended by psychologists, occupational therapists, and teachers.
"My body needs some time and space
to stop and to reset.
This little space can really help
and makes me less upset"