An introduction to 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.

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.

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WRITER

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.

ILLUSTRATOR

(she/they) 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.

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How it Feels to Me is a picture book introducing 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.

Author and illustrator (she/they) draw from their lived autistic experience to explore concepts of neurodiversity and sensory processing. They 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 children with sensory processing differences.

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Printable worksheets are available in full color and black and white. There’s also an expansive PDF with ideas for sensory supports that meet different needs.

And there’s a printable zine! (Shown below.)

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An introduction to 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.

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

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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.

ILLUSTRATOR

(she/they) 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.

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