When My Brain Is Messy

soothing · reassuring · neuro-affirming · rhyming

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What is When My Brain Is Messy about?

A young dinosaur’s world can sometimes feel too loud, too bright and too much. When big feelings and sensory experiences become overwhelming, gentle support from trusted grown-ups helps them notice what their body needs and find a calmer way through. Told in soothing rhyme, this reassuring picture book explores autism, ADHD, sensory differences and emotional regulation. It gives children simple words for their experiences while showing that needing comfort, quiet or deep pressure is a perfectly understandable part of being themselves.

About the author

Tania Wieclaw is a children’s author who loves creating kind, welcoming stories that help readers understand themselves and others. She wrote When My Brain Is Messy, a gentle picture book about a young dinosaur’s big feelings and sensory experiences. Her book I’ve Always Had a Voice celebrates the many ways children communicate, including words, signs and gestures. Tania lives in Australia, enjoys building Lego with her family, and hopes her books help every child feel heard, valued and special.