This is a story about sensory differences and how some children experience their world, told from a child's perspective. The vibration in her feet when she runs, the tap-tap-tap of her fork on the table at mealtime, the trickle of cool water running over her hands---these are the things that calm her jitters down.This book is for anyone who has ever felt the need for a wiggle, stomp, or squeeze
Hardcover.
About the Author
Lindsey Parker is a mom on the tail-end of toddler-hood, and embracing the next phase of parenting while learning to navigate and advocate for her autistic daughter. With a recent adult diagnosis of ADHD and a new, deeper understanding of her own sensory experiences, she has begun to delve into the neurodiversity community, learning all she can from neurodiverse voices. This is her first picture book, and she hope it connects with everyone who has felt the need for a wiggle, stomp, or squeeze! Rebecca Burgess is an autistic illustrator living in the UK. She loves history and nature, but especially comics and illustration. This passion has led her to work with publishing houses such as The Guardian and Jessica Kingsley Publishing. Rebecca is most famous for her online cartoon Understanding the Spectrum, a cartoon that explains autism that has been shared in several books and used by parents, teachers, and doctors. Laura Fuentes Lopez is a bilingual speech pathologist who is passionate about working with children who have difficulties with speech or language. She has been working specifically with children ages 0-11 for 14 years. Laura is excited to interact with the parents, to learn the routines of the home and thus develop and carry out a therapy plan that meets the needs of the child and that harmonizes with the family dynamics. She currently specializes in early intervention. During that time she has had the opportunity to serve a wide variety of boys and girls with different conditions.
