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Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
Carl Jung said, “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” This idea is at the heart of The Day I Learned I’m Autistic (and ADHD!) by Bethany Stahl. In this picture book, readers are introduced to a young girl who is excited to get an assessment because she sometimes feels different. Throughout the story, she shares her likes and dislikes. She enjoys touching and squishing things, but becomes overwhelmed by loud sounds. She also describes having thoughts that race too fast to settle. At the doctor’s office, she learns she is autistic and also has ADHD. The girl doesn’t quite know how to react to the news and worries about being different. The doctor explains that her traits are simply part of how her brain works. Can learning this help her become more comfortable in her own skin?
I really appreciated The Day I Learned I’m Autistic (and ADHD!) by Bethany Stahl. As someone interested in autism spectrum disorder, I found this book especially meaningful. It’s written in a way that’s easy for children to understand a topic that could be overwhelming for them. I think it could be used very effectively for kids recently diagnosed with ASD or ADHD. As an educator, I liked the rhyming text and how there’s more of a focus on acceptance and self-awareness rather than “fixing” anything. The facts on autism at the end were informative and useful. The illustrations by the author are bright and expressive. They will definitely keep young readers engaged from beginning to end. Overall, this is a warm, positive story that I would absolutely recommend for classrooms, families, and anyone looking to better grasp neurodivergent experiences.
