Brains are Different book

Description

“Brains Are Different” is a delightful book that introduces young readers to the concept of FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder).

Through hand-drawn illustrations and simple, easy-to-understand words, the book explains how everybody’s brain is different and how certain things can affect a developing brain.

Young readers will learn that while the baby is in their mother’s tummy alcohol, drugs, and certain medicines can hurt the growing brain … even if their mother didn’t know they were there!

The book touches on how FASD can make some things in life challenging, such as reading, understanding what people are saying, managing emotions, and even sleeping.

But the book also highlights that there is help available, and introduces children to the different types of professionals who can provide support, such as doctors, psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists.

“Brains Are Different” is a valuable tool for parents, caregivers, and educators to help young children understand the concepts of neurodiversity and inclusion. It also aims to reduce the stigma often associated with the diagnosis of FASD.