This book is inspired by my ten-year-old daughter, Isla, who is neurodiverse. Although there have been, and continue to be, challenges related to her Autism and ADHD diagnoses, we are also in awe of the hilarious, smart, passionate, curious, and wonderfully unique individual God has created her to be. So when she came to me with an idea for a children’s picture book several years ago that helped children to understand and celebrate neurodiversity, I knew we had to find a way to make it happen. Learn more about me and my family here!

Many neurodiverse children, Isla included, experience sensory overwhelm. The world can seem too bright, too loud, too much, and this can cause them to react in different ways, some of which may seem strange, inappropriate, or even scary to other children. By having Sorry view the world in color, we hoped to show how and why this sensory overwhelm occurs and why it causes children to react in different ways. 

Like Sorry, our neurodiverse kids have all been created with a unique voice and perspective. Showing them that we are willing to view the world through their lens, learn from them, and embrace the gifts they have to offer can be life-changing for all involved. 

The world isn’t always an easy place to navigate for our neurodiverse kiddos. Yet, as this story hopefully illustrates, when we are willing to view the world from their perspective, we can experience the simple joys of shared learning, understanding, and connection, promote inclusivity, and help to create a world where no child should ever have to apologize for simply being themselves.

When children learn to look beyond differences that may, at first, seem unfamiliar, unsettling, or hard to understand, they create a bridge to meaningful friendships and a greater appreciation of diversity and inclusion that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

You can partner with us in sharing this important message by purchasing the book at the link here.