Strong & Sensitive is a joyful, neurodiversity-affirming picture book for autistic & ADHD children. It helps kids understand their AuDHD (autistic and ADHD) brain with pride, compassion, and playfulness.Written by an Australian clinical psychologist. Loved by parents, teachers & therapists (and, more importantly, AuDHD kids!)
Who is Strong and Sensitive suitable for?
- Autistic and ADHD children (ages 5–12 approximately)
- Parents seeking affirming resources (not deficit-based)
- Therapists working with AuDHD children (or their siblings)
- Teachers and schools building neuroaffirming libraries
Why kids love this book:
- A joyful, rhyming story, following eight-year-old Alex as they explore their strengths, understand their challenges, and discover self-compassion along the way
- Playing “Tiger Spotto”, with Tiger-themed illustrations that bring Alex’s special interest to life
- Seeing themselves in the main character, and finding the words to describe their shared experiences
Why adults love this book:
- Neurodiversity-affirming language
- No pathologising or “fixing” narratives
- Written by an Australian clinical psychologist with lived experience
- Trusted by educators and therapists
- It offers language for understanding, self-compassion, and pride
Author:
Adelle Sushames
Publisher:
Adelle Sushames
Number of Pages:
34 pages
For Ages:
Ages 5-12 years old
Format:
Paperback
