Loving Pieces Books
Navigating Autism Together Through Social Emotional Learning
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8/5 | Rated by 100+ Parents & Educators
A Heartwarming Children's Book
Does This Sound Familiar?
Your child is having a meltdown … again.
You want to help, but nothing seems to work. You feel helpless, exhausted, and worried about what others think.
You’re not alone.
Meltdowns aren’t tantrums. They’re your child’s nervous system saying “I’m overwhelmed and I don’t know how to cope.”
This book helps both you and your child understand what’s happening, and what to do about it.
What's Inside: Practical Strategies That Actually Work
A children’s book that helps our kids!
Follow Adrián, a 10-year-old autistic boy, as he learns to understand his emotions and navigate overwhelming moments.
Aligned with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) principles, Autism: Calming the Chaos! gives children, parents, and educators the tools they need to find peace and connection.
This Social Emotional Learning teaches:
For Children:
- Recognize triggers: Sensory overload, transitions, and unexpected changes
- Notice early signs: Understand when they’re beginning to feel overwhelmed
- Learn calming tools: Deep breathing, sensory breaks, safe spaces
- Practice self-acceptance: Realize that meltdowns don’t define them
- Communicate needs: Express emotions before reaching a breaking point
For Parents & Educators:
- Meltdown vs. tantrum: Understand the critical difference
- Prevention strategies: Create sensory-friendly, predictable environments
- During a meltdown: Learn what truly helps, and what doesn’t
- After a meltdown: Reconnect through co-regulation and repair
- Bonus toolkit: Visual supports, printable resources, and calming checklists
Get your copy today and bring calm to the chaos! Available on Amazon worldwide.
Flip Through the Pages
Hand-Drawn Illustrations
See how the beautiful illustrations and simple language make complex emotions understandable for children.
Why Families Love Autism: Calming the Chaos!
Written by Autism Parents
Created by Dalisse (autistic mom) and Luis for their two autistic sons. Every strategy is tested in real life, not just theory.
Beautifully Illustrated
Hand-drawn images that children connect with, showing Adrián’s real experiences with empathy and understanding.
Empowers the Whole Family
Through Adrián’s story, children learn self-awareness and emotional literacy, while parents discover empathy-based strategies that bring calm to daily life.
A Book That Helps Autistic Kids and Their Families Thrive
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, or therapist, Autism: Calming the Chaos! is a powerful tool that fosters understanding, self-acceptance, and emotional growth. Through Adrián’s journey, your child will see that they are not alone, and that meltdowns don’t define them.
Let’s make emotional regulation less stressful and more empowering, for both you and your child.
Testimonials
What Parents, Educators & Family Say
We’re grateful for the support of our amazing community! Here’s what parents, caregivers, and educators have to say about Loving Pieces Books and how our stories are making a difference.
We’d love to hear how our books have impacted you and your family.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated 4.8/5 on Amazon
Over 100 families have used this book to better understand and support their autistic children.
Free Digital Toolkit (Included)
When you buy Autism: Calming the Chaos!,
you’ll receive instant access to our exclusive Digital Calming Toolkit, which includes:
- Why meltdowns happen and how they differ from tantrums
- Step-by-step strategies to manage them calmly and effectively
- Co-regulation techniques that build trust and safety
- Printable visual aids and sensory support checklist
Instructions for download are included inside the book
FAQ
You've got questions? We have answers!
No! It’s also incredibly helpful for parents,siblings, grandparents, teachers, therapists, and anyone who wants to understand autism better. Many neurotypical families use it to teach empathy.
No book can prevent every meltdown, but this gives you and your child tools to understand what’s happening, reduce frequency, and manage them with more confidence and less stress.
Yes! Available as an eBook on Amazon Kindle.
Purchase instructions are included inside the book for instant digital access.
Yes! Contact us directly for school and organization pricing. dalisse@lovingpiecesbooks.com
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