Through the Eyes of Me

This beautifully illustrated picture book offers children a gentle window into the world of a four-year-old girl named Kya, who experiences life with autism. Readers follow Kya through her day, learning why she loves to run, read, and look at stickers, but also why certain sensations or changes can be overwhelming for her. The narrative provides a clear, child-friendly explanation of autism spectrum behaviors, making complex neurological differences understandable for young minds. It’s an insightful resource for explaining autism to children, framed through specific, relatable examples from a single child's perspective.

What makes this book particularly effective is its first-person narrative, which allows Kya to explain her own feelings and actions directly to the reader, fostering immediate empathy and connection. The vibrant, engaging illustrations perfectly complement the text, visually representing Kya's unique and colorful perception of her surroundings. This book is an invaluable tool for siblings and classmates of children on the autism spectrum, as well as for any child to better understand neurodiversity. It ultimately delivers a powerful message about seeing the world through another's eyes, promoting acceptance and kindness in a way that will resonate long after the last page is turned.