I Know So Much
My name is Sammy, and I know so much. I notice things that many people walk right past. My brain works in its own special way.
Illustrations still show Sammy.
One-time per story. Takes about 2 minutes.
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Sammy's bedroom
I Am Sammy
My name is Sammy. My brain is special. I notice lots of things.
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school playground
Some Things Feel Different for Me
Sometimes I wait while others seem to talk with ease. I wonder why some things feel harder for me. Busy, noisy places can feel very big and loud.
Sometimes I wait while others seem to talk with ease. I wonder why some things feel harder for me. Busy, noisy places can feel very big and loud.
Some Things Feel Hard
I wait. Some things feel hard. I wonder why.
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living room sofa
My Brain Has a Name
My brain working differently has a name. It is called being autistic. It is okay to have a brain that works this way. Many people have autistic brains and do amazing things.
My brain working differently has a name. It is called being autistic. It is okay to have a brain that works this way. Many people have autistic brains and do amazing things.
Being Autistic
My brain is called autistic. It is okay. Many people are autistic.
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classroom
I Can Raise My Hand
When I raise my hand, my teacher comes to help me. I can ask questions when things feel confusing. I can try talking to a grown-up when I feel unsure.
When I raise my hand, my teacher comes to help me. I can ask questions when things feel confusing. I can try talking to a grown-up when I feel unsure.
I Ask for Help
I raise my hand. I ask for help. I can try.
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family kitchen
My Family Turns to Listen
My family turns to listen when I want to share. They see what I can do and how I think. My mum and dad think I am wonderful as I am.
My family turns to listen when I want to share. They see what I can do and how I think. My mum and dad think I am wonderful as I am.
My Family Listens
My family turns to listen. They think I am wonderful.
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front yard
I Am Glad to Be Exactly Me
Being autistic is part of who I am. My hard things and my good things are both mine. I am glad to be exactly who I am.
Being autistic is part of who I am. My hard things and my good things are both mine. I am glad to be exactly who I am.
I Am Me
Being autistic is part of me. I am glad to be me.
page-6 Let's take a breath
Breathe in...
Take a moment. You can take some slow, deep breaths when you feel ready.
