Loving Pieces Books
Navigating Autism Together Through Social Emotional Learning
FREE Guide: How to Calm Meltdowns Before They Start
If your child experiences frequent meltdowns at home, at school, or in public, you are not alone.
This free guide helps you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and gives you practical, autism-affirming strategies you can use immediately.
Written by an autistic family, for yours.
Books Where Autistic Kids Finally See Themselves
Because your child deserves stories where they feel seen, safe, and understood. For parents, therapists, and caregivers who searched everywhere and couldn’t find books that truly understood their child’s experience.
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We Couldn't Find These Books. So We Wrote Them.
After our boys Adrián and Guillermo were diagnosed, we searched everywhere.
We wanted books with autistic characters who felt real. Children navigating sensory overload, struggling with transitions, learning to understand their own emotions. Books that showed autism as it actually is, not as a problem to fix.
We found some. But none that made our boys say “that’s me.” So we created them ourselves.
Our books aren’t just stories. They’re mirrors where autistic children see themselves honestly reflected. They’re conversation starters for families. They’re tools therapists and teachers reach for every week.
No “overcoming” autism. Just real stories that reflect autistic experiences.
Dalisse & Luis Barros, Loving Pieces Books
Kind Words From Our Families
Real Parents. Real Moments. Real Change.
5/5
The books has been so useful for me as a grandparent. It helped me better understand my grandson’s autism, particularly the triggers behind his meltdowns. The practical tips have given me the confidence to know what to do if a meltdown occurs at home, at the park, at school, everywhere.”
— Gloria, Grandma · Autism: Calming the Chaos!
5/5
“My son loves this book and is so excited to read about kids that are ‘just like him.’ The words of affirmation cards are great and he reads them regularly.”
– Sayumi, Mom · Autism: Confidence Starts Here
5/5
“Some books about autism can feel too heavy to understand. This one manages to feel supportive, gentle, and approachable especially for kids. It doesn’t overwhelm you on the contrary it uplifts. Explains masking in a very visual way. Love the invisible backpack metaphor.”
– John, Dad · Autism: My Invisible Backpack
Stories That Make Autistic Kids Feel Proud of Who They Are
Based on Real-Life Experiences
Books written for Autistic Children
Meet Adrián, an autistic boy whose adventures show children that being different is being extraordinary. Each book in the series tackles a real challenge autistic kids and their families face every day.
These books are made for:
– Parents searching for books their autistic child will actually connect with
– Teachers building inclusive classroom libraries
– Therapists using stories to support social and emotional development
– Caregivers & extended family learning to understand autism
– Classmates who want to be better friends
3 Languages English · Spanish · Catalan
Loving Pieces Books
Our Complete Collection
Find the Right Book for Your Child's Journey
Autism: Confidence Starts Here
Join Adrián as he learns to recognize what makes him authentically autistic, his detailed thinking, honest communication, and unique perspective.
A story that builds self-awareness and self-acceptance, perfect for home reading, classroom inclusion, and therapy sessions focused on identity and confidence.
Autism: My Invisible Backpack
Adrián discovers his amazing “invisible backpack,” filled with strengths, emotions, and coping tools.
A gentle introduction to emotional awareness and regulation, helping autistic kids name feelings and understand their inner world.
Autism: Calming the Chaos!
When Adrián’s sensory system gets overloaded, he learns that his big feelings are valid and his body’s responses make sense.
This story reframes meltdowns as communication and offers practical tools for self-regulation, without shame.
Autism: This is How I Party
Adrián loves parties but needs a plan for the sensory experience.
This story helps kids prepare emotionally and socially for new events, building confidence and authentic participation.
Autism: A New School Year
Adrián prepares for a new school year using visual schedules and sensory plans.
This story builds emotional readiness and problem-solving, showing families how to navigate change successfully.
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From Our Family's Toolkit to Yours
Free Tools That Actually Work! Tested With Our Own Boys
Tired of hunting through Pinterest for autism resources that might actually help?
We’ve done that work for you. Everything here has been tested in our real life with our real autistic boys, and organized so you can actually find what you need when you need it most.
Visual schedules. Emotion charts. Sensory toolkits. Meltdown guides. All free. All yours.
