This book helps families understand the autism spectrum in a simple, strengths-based way. When I learned my child was autistic, I couldn't even explain what autism meant. I felt scared and helpless. Autism always seemed like something bad. My child was amazing just the way he was. But when I learned about stimming, I could begin to understand what autism means for my family. I was no longer afraid! It is a sign that a person is managing things like: noises, lights, food, changes in routines, learning exciting bits of information, having a big feeling, etc. Stimming might look like: rocking, hand flapping, repeating a word, galloping, pacing. Most people stim. When we discover the purpose of a stim, we can help autistic people thrive. Sometimes, you need to be a detective to understand what a stim means, and this is why this book is called "The Case of Sensational Stims". Joey and Elise teach what autism is and how to support autistic people by showing what stimming is and why it matters. If you want to support your autistic loved one but don't know where to start, this book is for you. This book:Explains autism in a children's story Models how to support disabled people Includes a glossary of important terms Will help you support the autistic person in your life Is a great place to start learning The Case of Sensational Stims was written by Erin Garcia, an educator and parent of a neurodivergent and a neurotypical child. When her child was diagnosed as autistic, she didn't know where to start or how to support his unique sensory needs. This book is everything she wished she'd known at the start of her journey years ago. The illustrator of the book is Christian Bajusz. He is an artist on the spectrum. Get a sneak peak at sensationalstims.com and order today!