Loving Pieces Books
Navigating Autism Together Through Social Stories
Children's Book
Autism: A New School Year
Supporting Smooth Transitions for Autistic Kids
A story of courage, routine, and new school-year triumphs.
Autism: A New School Year
A beautifully illustrated children’s book that gently guides autistic children, and their families, through the emotional journey of starting a new school year.
Follow Adrián as he faces the uncertainty of change with the help of his loving family, a kind teacher, and comforting routines. From the first flutter of anxiety to the joy of a new school year, this story empowers kids to approach school with calm, confidence, and curiosity. Packed with relatable experiences, soothing illustrations, and parent-backed strategies, Autism: A New School Year helps children feel seen, understood, and supported, every step of the way.
More than a story, it’s a reassuring toolkit for families navigating back-to-school season.
Flip the pages and take a peek inside the book!
Why This Book is a Must-Have for Families and Educators
- Prepares Kids for Change: Gentle, engaging storytelling helps autistic children understand and anticipate the steps of a new school year, from meeting teachers to managing sensory overload.
- Builds Emotional Resilience: Through Adrián’s honest and hopeful perspective, children learn to manage anxiety and celebrate their wins, no matter how small.
- Strengthens Home-School Connection: Includes tips for collaborating with teachers and therapists, plus practical guidance for creating smoother transitions between home and school.
- Bonus Chapter: The book includes a detailed parent section full of strategies for supporting routines, sensory needs, friendship building, and communication.
- Free Printable Bonus: Get a downloadable workbook with strategies and reflection pages to help your child process their school experiences with confidence.
Help Your Child Start a New School Year!
Who Needs This Book?
- Parents of autistic children who want a smoother, calmer school transition.
- Educators seeking inclusive tools to welcome neurodiverse students.
- Therapists looking for story-based resources that reflect real emotions.
- Grandparents & family members who want to better support and understand school transitions.
- Friends, caregivers, and allies who value empathy and want to help children thrive.
- Perfect for libraries, community centers, and support groups aiming to foster acceptance!
Get your copy today: Autism: New School year. Available on Amazon worldwide.
A Book That Grows With Your Child
Empowers autistic children to approach school without anxiety.
Offers relatable support for managing back-to-school nerves.
Provides parent-tested strategies for emotional regulation and routine-building.
Supports inclusive classrooms with neurodiversity-affirming storytelling.
Testimonials
What Our Readers Are Saying
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.
“This book gently guided our son through his first day of school with ease. A must-have before every new school year.”
“As a teacher, I loved how this story helped my students understand each other’s unique needs and emotions.”
“Beautifully written, sensitive, and practical. A true gift for autistic children and those who love them.”
More Books in the Loving Pieces Series
Autism: My Invisible Backpack
Meet Adrián as he discovers his amazing ‘invisible backpack’, a powerful metaphor that helps explain the invisible baggage we all carry. Through his journey, the book explores masking and literal thinking in ways children can understand. It also helps explain these concepts while offering tools for gently unmasking and using therapy as a safe space to do so.
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 perfect sense. This story reframes ‘meltdowns’ as communication, teaching regulation strategies that honor autistic nervous systems. Essential for parents, teachers creating sensory-friendly classrooms, and therapists working on self-regulation without shame.
Autism: Confidence Starts Here
Join Adrián as he celebrates everything that makes him authentically autistic, his detailed thinking, his honest communication, his unique perspectives. This isn’t about building confidence despite being autistic, but because of it. Perfect for home reading, classroom inclusion lessons, and therapy sessions focused on identity affirmation and self-advocacy development.
Party Time for Adrián!
Adrián loves parties and wants to celebrate with friends, he just needs to plan ahead for the sensory experience. This story shows how autistic children can fully participate in social events with the right preparation, not by changing who they are. Ideal for teaching neurotypical children about inclusion and helping parents, teachers, and party hosts create genuinely welcoming celebrations.