{"product_id":"the-case-of-sensational-stims-9781733856485","title":"The Case of Sensational Stims","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book helps families understand the autism spectrum in a simple, strengths-based way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen I learned my child was autistic, I couldn't even explain what autism meant. I felt scared and helpless. Autism always seemed like something bad. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy child was amazing just the way he was.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when I learned about stimming, I could begin to understand what autism means for my family. I was no longer afraid! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a sign that a person is managing things like: noises, lights, food, changes in routines, learning exciting bits of information, having a big feeling, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStimming might look like: rocking, hand flapping, repeating a word, galloping, pacing. Most people stim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen we discover the purpose of a stim, we can help autistic people thrive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes, you need to be a detective to understand what a stim means, and this is why this book is called \"The Case of Sensational Stims\". \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoey and Elise teach what autism is and how to support autistic people by showing what stimming is and why it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to support your autistic loved one but don't know where to start, this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains autism in a children's story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels how to support disabled people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a glossary of important terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill help you support the autistic person in your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs a great place to start learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Case of Sensational Stims\u003c\/em\u003e was written by Erin Garcia, an educator and parent of a neurodivergent and a neurotypical child. When her child was diagnosed as autistic, she didn't know where to start or how to support his unique sensory needs. This book is everything she wished she'd known at the start of her journey years ago. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe illustrator of the book is Christian Bajusz. He is an artist on the spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet a sneak peak at sensationalstims.com and order today!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Erin Garcia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525713924370,"sku":"9781733856485","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6f78189a-ed97-454d-a15a-70cf37dc22e4.jpg?v=1731234981","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-case-of-sensational-stims-9781733856485","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}