{"product_id":"i-am-not-bad-i-wyvonne-williams-9798256088972","title":"I Am Not Bad, I Have Autism: A Guide for Kids and Families","description":"\u003cp\u003eAm I bad?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a question many children with autism quietly ask-especially when the world feels too loud, too confusing, or too overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet DJ, a bright and thoughtful 12-year-old whose brain works differently. Sometimes sounds feel too big. Sometimes changes feel too hard. Sometimes he struggles to communicate or feels overwhelmed by big emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd sometimes, DJ wonders if he's just \"bad.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the support of his mom, teachers, and counselor, DJ begins to understand something life-changing: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is not bad. His brain just works differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough relatable, real-life moments, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDJ learns how to understand his sensory experiences, manage big feelings, communicate his needs, and build confidence in who he is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat children will gain from this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A sense of being understood and not alone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Simple, effective coping skills they can actually use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Increased confidence and self-acceptance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Tools to express their needs and emotions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book also supports Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) by helping children build self-awareness, emotional regulation, self-confidence, communication skills, and healthy coping strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book also includes built-in guides for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParents \u0026amp; Caregivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical strategies to support your child at home, respond to meltdowns, and better understand their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassroom-friendly tools to reduce overwhelm, support focus, and help students feel safe, understood, and successful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMental Health Professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClinically grounded strategies to support emotional regulation, communication, and skill-building.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Wyvonne Williams, LCPC, a licensed therapist and mother of a child with special needs, this book combines professional expertise with a heartfelt story that supports both children and the adults who care for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children ages 6-13, as well as parents, caregivers, teachers, counselors, school staff, and mental health professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003cem\u003eI Am Not Bad\u003c\/em\u003e series, helping children understand their brains, build confidence, and learn they are never \"bad\"-just different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wyvonne Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798256088972\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wyvonne Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.24d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Wyvonne Williams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874710106367,"sku":"9798256088972","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/i-am-not-bad-i-wyvonne-williams-9798256088972","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}