The Day I Learned I'm Autistic: (and ADHD!)

By Bethany Stahl

Book Overview

A heartwarming and empowering rhyming children's book about autism and ADHD, written and illustrated by an autistic and ADHD (AuDHD) author.

Celebrate an autism and ADHD diagnosis with this fun, educational, and uplifting children's book

Discover what it means to be diagnosed autistic and ADHD through this joyful rhyming children's book. Through colorful illustrations and sing-song verses, parents, teachers, caretakers, and children alike will be guided through learning about and processing emotions of an AuDHD diagnosis.

This joyful and uplifting story helps children, parents, and adults understand what it means to be diagnosis autistic and ADHD in a positive and encouraging way. Through colorful illustrations and sing-song rhyme, readers will follow a young girl as she feels anxious before her diagnosis, shares her struggles, and learns what autism and ADHD mean for her life, and begins to celebrate her neurodiversity

Designed to support emotional understanding and self-acceptance, this children's book about autism and ADHD explores big feelings of worry, feeling different, and understanding the importance of accommodations, all while showing that being autistic and ADHD is not something to fear but something to celebrate

Created and written based on a real experience from an AuDHD author, this autism picture book affirms neurodiversity for kids in an easy-to-understand way that proudly celebrates the words "autistic" and "ADHD."

Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary readers looking for a children's book about autism and ADHD.

With its inspirational message, engaging storyline, and vibrant illustrations, this book is ideal for:

Parents seeking a kids autism book about diagnosis (including ADHD)Teachers searching for inclusive classroom read-alouds about autismHomeschool families building a neurodiverse children's book collectionGift-givers wanting meaningful autism acceptance books for kidsBook Extras for adults, parents, and educators: Learn why it is important to celebrate an autism and/or ADHD diagnosis.Discover how to celebrate a diagnosis.Learn how to talk about autistic people respectfullyPerfect for celebrating Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month

Recommended for ages 3-10+

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1951987187
• ISBN13: 9781951987183
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Bethany Stahl
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"