How It Feels to Me (Autism Edition)

How it Feels to Me is an introduction to neurodiversity. This picture book introduces the idea that brains experience the world differently. What feels “just right” to someone might be “too loud,” “too bright,” or “too much” for someone else.

This book is for all ages (kids to adults!)

This edition has minor changes to the text to center autistic experience and is meant to be a resource to families, teachers, and therapists who are teaching about autism specifically. Additional types of neurodivergence are mentioned as a footnote.

The author and illustrator draw from their own lived autistic experience to explore concepts of neurodiversity and sensory processing. Shotts & Klumpp highlight the strengths of neurodivergent brains, emphasize the importance of support tools, and model scripts for self-advocacy. An expansive author’s note includes strategies and tools to support individuals with sensory processing differences.

Do you ship to my country?
Paperbacks print and ship worldwide.
Hardcovers for this edition are only printed in the US. (If you'd like a custom shipping quote you can ask for one, but it is likely between $30-$60 to ship to other countries.)

Do you have discounts for booksellers, libraries & educators?

Yes! Find them here. If you host an event we will offer a 50% discount.

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Sarah Shotts (author) grew up without understanding why the world felt so loud and scratchy and overwhelming. Being diagnosed as autistic and raising an autistic child helped them understand their differences as neurodivergence rather than character flaws. Sarah studied visual and performing arts in university, earning degrees from Mississippi University for Women and Goldsmiths, University of London.

Gracie Klumpp (illustrator) always felt different, but didn't know what to call it or how to embrace it until they were already grown up. As an illustrator and graphic novelist, Gracie is learning to lean into the unique way they see, exist, and create in the world. Trained in animation at Huntington University, Gracie likes to tell stories with words and pictures for other people who feel like they've fallen between the cracks of life.