When My Brain Is Messy
When My Brain Is Messy by Tania Wieclaw is a neuro-affirming picture book published by Tania Wieclaw on March 24, 2023. This 34-page book is designed to assist young children in navigating sensory overwhelm and complex emotions through a gentle narrative. The story follows a young dinosaur who experiences feelings deeply and discovers simple strategies to regain a sense of safety and calm.
Readers will find soothing language and relatable scenarios that provide children with the vocabulary and tools to understand their experiences when the world feels overwhelming. The book addresses themes of emotions, sensory sensitivity, and neurodiversity, making it particularly beneficial for families with autistic or ADHD children. Ideal for ages 2-8, When My Brain Is Messy serves as a resource for fostering emotional connection and understanding, whether read at bedtime or during quiet moments.
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Too loud? Too bright? Too much? This book gets it.
When My Brain Is Messy is a gentle, neuro-affirming picture book created to help young children make sense of sensory overwhelm and big feelings.
Written in rhyme by an autistic mum, this story follows a young dinosaur who feels everything deeply and learns simple ways to feel safe and settled again. Through soothing language and relatable experiences, children are given the words and tools that help them understand what’s happening when everything around them feels too much, and grown-ups are offered an easy way to build emotional connection through story.
Ideal for ages 2-8, this book is especially loved by families of autistic, ADHD, sensory-sensitive children, and kids who feel big feelings.
Whether you’re reading it at bedtime, after a meltdown, or during quiet moments together, When My Brain Is Messy helps children feel seen and reminds them that there’s nothing wrong with them. Sometimes, their brain just gets a little messy. And that’s okay.
Key Features:
- Neuro-affirming language and soothing rhyme
- Supports emotional regulation and self-understanding
- Designed with sensory-sensitive readers in mind
- Loved by over 15,000 families worldwide
Perfect for homes, schools, therapy rooms, or anywhere children need to feel understood. This is more than just a book. It’s a tool for empathy, connection, and calm.
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