Neurodiversity Squirrels is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young readers to the world of neurodiversity through several endearing characters who just happen to be squirrels. Each character embodies different neurodivergent traits—such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and synesthesia—portrayed not as deficits, but as colorful possibilities. The book aims to foster understanding, empathy, and respect for neurological differences. Through storytelling and emotionally resonant illustrations, the book creates a safe and engaging space for conversations about inclusion and diversity.

The author’s autistic son inspired her to write this book. It is her hope that Neurodiversity Squirrels will help children everywhere to embrace and celebrate their unique abilities.

Winner Of

• Independent Publishers Book Awards Gold Medal for Nonfiction Series (with Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew)
• Grand Prize for Instruction and Insight, Chanticleer International Book Awards
• Grand Prize short list, Eric Hoffer Book Awards

The 20th Anniversary Edition of Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew commemorates the timeless insights of one of the autism community’s most beloved classics.

Translated into more than 25 languages, Ten Things has transcended geographic, cultural, and socio-economic boundaries to guide and inspire millions of families and professionals worldwide since the first edition was published in 2005. A child’s voice leads into each chapter, presenting an authentic exploration into how ten core characteristics of autism affect our children’s perceptions and reactions to the surrounding physical, sensory and social environments.

Framed with humor and compassion, the book helps to illuminate—not define—autistic children. The 2019 third edition sharpens the focus on these basic aspects, while expanding on how our own perspectives shape the life of our child and ourselves, in daily life and for years to come. A compelling new section explains the surprising breadth of our power of choice and outlines potent strategies for strong decision-making in every situation

Ellen's experiences as a parent, author, and contributor to numerous parenting, education, and health publications coalesce to create this guide for those with someone on the autism spectrum in their life. Countless parents, teachers, social workers, and therapists call Ten Things a back-pocket necessity

I have an Autism BOOST. I am ME.
There are so many things that make me, me. There are so many things that make you, you.
But one thing I have, that you may not, is an autism BOOST. Come on and I’ll tell you all about it!

There are many books that describe how kids with autism are different and explain the challenges they face. Here’s one special picture book that focuses on what is awesome about autism. This book celebrates all that is special about each individual and explains the benefits of each extra potential autism boost. Other resources will talk about the challenges that come with ASD; here is a book for kids that celebrates the honesty, creativity, integrity, and brilliant logic that the autism boost brings.

Do you have a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related special needs for your child? Are you asking yourself…

What can I do about it?

Where should I seek help?

Should I focus on just specific therapies?

Can I outsource this intervention and not get involved?

How can I get my child out of early intervention programs and back to mainstream schools?

A Parents Guide to Early Intervention will help you navigate the questions above with simple step-by-step processes. The Comprehensive Model for Early Intervention (CMEI) was developed by Alex Liau, who has worked with children with special needs for the past 15 years. Alex has combined his experiences in working with parents in Asia, United States, Australia, and Europe in crafting early intervention plans for children with special needs to teach parents:

1. How to structure the home environment to optimize learning for their children with special needs
2. Simple one-on-one activities (done in a structured manner) to help their children develop good work habits
3. How to transit what is learned in a one-on-one setting to a small-group setting to build “pre-preschool” skills
4. How to generalize what is learned in a small early intervention group setting into a bigger mainstream classroom setting
5. How to build basic social skills for children with special needs to cope with the mainstream school environment
6. What parents can do to help their children with special needs navigate this model successfully

Alex believes that parents play an integral part in the development of a child with special needs. CMEI breaks down the various steps parents can take to oversee and be INVOLVED in their children's intervention plan.

Jerry Newport, diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome / High Functioning Autism at age 47, wrote this book for those with developmental disorders, but it resonates with people with any disability. His message: everyone has the power, and the right, to improve the quality of their lives despite their disability. Don't believe you must be "normal" to be happy; learn to co-exist with neuro-typicals, and become the best human being you can be. Jerry candidly reveals his own failures and successes. His heartfelt advice stems from a deep sense of caring for "his people" on the spectrum. If you read only one personal account about autism, this should be it!