{"product_id":"understanding-your-autistic-brain-heather-smith-9781067380700","title":"Understanding Your Autistic Brain: Comprehensive Guide for Autistic Kids and the Adults Who Support Them","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Autistic Brain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Your Autistic Brain\u003c\/em\u003e is a clear, compassionate, and empowering reference book designed to help autistic children better understand how their brains work, and to support the adults who care for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in simple, respectful language, the book explains autism as a different way of having a brain, not something that needs to be fixed. It acknowledges that being autistic can involve real challenges and varying levels of disability, while emphasizing that an autism diagnosis is not a label of something \"wrong.\" Instead, the book offers a framework for understanding strengths, needs, emotions, sensory experiences, and support in a way that feels safe, affirming, and honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fully revised second edition reflects a strong commitment to neurodiversity-affirming language, lived experience, and practical understanding. Topics include communication, emotions and meltdowns, sensory differences, routines and change, special interests, movement and stimming, masking, and the importance of kind, appropriate support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe content is written at approximately a Grade 3-4 reading level and is best suited for autistic children aged 8-13. Because autistic children develop and communicate in many different ways, the book is designed to be flexible. Parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists are encouraged to adapt the language and pacing to meet each child where they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort examples and relatable scenarios help bring concepts to life, while practical explanations support understanding without overwhelm. A dedicated section for parents and caregivers provides guidance on reading the book together, encouraging conversation, and creating a supportive environment across home, school, and therapy settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Your Autistic Brain\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutistic children learning about themselves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies seeking clear, affirming explanations of autism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducators and therapists supporting autistic students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchools, clinics, and libraries building inclusive collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heather Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1067380701\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781067380700\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shifted Lens Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.10d","brand":"Heather Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48242118754559,"sku":"9781067380700","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8a0d30e3-ede7-48c1-a749-9db09cc0205d.jpg?v=1772657644","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-your-autistic-brain-heather-smith-9781067380700","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}