The Brain Forest

The Brain Forest

by Sandhya MenonDonita Richards and Kushla Ross
Epub (Kobo - Fixed Layout), Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 19/10/2023

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Inclusion? That's a story for all of us.


In the words of Simon Wiggle, "I just love the concept of different brains because it normalises everything".


The Brain Forest is a fun and engaging children's book written by neurodivergent child psychologist Sandhya Menon that teaches children about neurodiversity, including neurotypical brains, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and more-in language that builds understanding without pathologizing difference. Unlike books that focus only on "acceptance," The Brain Forest acknowledges real challenges while centering strengths, helping children develop positive neurodivergent identity from an early age.


Parents report that this made starting a conversation about diagnosis so much easier due to the neutrality of this book, where children self identify and go "THAT'S ME!".


The Brain Forest has become an integral conversation-starter all around the world on building awareness of differences and building an inclusive, strengths-based society from a young age.


Through gentle storytelling and stunning illustrations, follow a mother and son as they discover the many ways brains can grow: some fast, some slow, some that love routine, and some that say NO!



Ideal for:



  • Parents explaining their neurodivergence to children (ages 5-10)

  • Parents talking about neurodiversity to build awareness in children (aged 5 to 10)

  • Educators building inclusive classrooms

  • Therapists and psychologists working with neurodivergent kids

  • Families seeking positive identity-building resources

  • Anyone wanting to teach children about brain differences with compassion and accuracy



ISBN:
9780645977301
9780645977301
Category:
Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Epub (Kobo - Fixed Layout), Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
19-10-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Onwards and Upwards Psychology
Sandhya Menon

Sandhya Menon was born and raised in India on a steady diet of Bollywood movies and street food, and blames this upbringing for her obsession with happily-ever-afters, bad dance moves, and pani puri.

Now she lives in Colorado, where she's on a mission to (gently) coerce her family to watch all 3,220 Bollywood movies she claims as her favourite.

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