If you’ve ever had to explain autism to a child, you know it can be very difficult. Autism is very complex. But if you have a child with autism you’ve probably had to do just that. Maybe it was explain autism to your child’s sibling, or a cousin, or a friend.

And to make it even more challenging. There aren’t a lot of resources to help. So I created one for you. I took the familiar fairy tale of Goldilocks and gave her many of the characteristics and traits that someone on the autism spectrum might exhibit.

Initially, this was available as a downloadable PDF on my website, then was published by AAPC Publishing. Currently, Goldilocks has happily joined me over at Wild Ink Publishing. You can purchase on Amazon or Barnes and Noble or most places you can purchase books.

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“Goldilocks has Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD. ASD means she experiences the world a little differently. Things must be a certain way, or she becomes uncomfortable. She doesn’t understand how dangerous some things can be, like wandering away from her parents. Or that there are some things you shouldn’t do, like walking into someone’s home without knocking. We must be careful to keep her safe. Today taught us that even more.”

-Goldilocks’ Mom to Baby Bear