Some of childhood’s most important stories are the ones children never say out loud. They’re written in quiet worries, misunderstood moments, and the courage it takes to face a world that doesn’t always make sense. 
When the caring adults in a child’s life learn to read those stories with compassion instead of assumption, everything begins to change. 
And so, one champion for neurodivergent children is reminding families that understanding how a child’s mind works can forever shape the way they experience the world. 
Neuropsychologist & Award-Winning Children’s Author, Dr. Suzy Gray, joins our John Masiulionis and Little Forrest on Episode #276 of PR From The Heart’s Children’s Books Spotlight Series to share the inspiring journey behind her lifelong commitment to supporting neurodivergent children and their families—and how that mission ultimately found its voice through the release of her new books, Lily and the Fairy Cake (A Story for Autism Spectrum Disorder) and Teddy the Bear (A Story for Anxiety), published by Miriam Laundry Publishing, the surprising connection between autism and ADHD, why routine often becomes the foundation for emotional security, how engaging the five senses can help children navigate anxiety in the moment, the power of encouraging kids to take small steps beyond their comfort zones, how peer counseling and social skills programs empower children to build stronger friendships and greater self-confidence, everyday ways parents and educators can nurture neurodivergent children, a sneak preview of her upcoming children’s book tackling ADHD—plus much more. 
We encourage you, our friends and neighbors, to support Dr. Suzy’s mission by getting your copies of Lily and the Fairy Cake (A Story for Autism Spectrum Disorder) and Teddy the Bear (A Story for Anxiety) and enjoying these empowering reads with your little ones: https://bit.ly/4yoqpvZ. 
Lily and the Fairy Cake (A Story for Autism Spectrum Disorder) 
Text copyright © 2024 by Suzy Gray, PhD • Illustrations copyright © 2024 by Estelle Corke. Used with permission. Published by Miriam Laundry Publishing. All rights reserved.
Teddy the Bear (A Story for Anxiety) 
Text copyright © 2026 by Suzy Gray, PhD • Illustrations copyright © 2026 by Estelle Corke. Used with permission. Published by Miriam Laundry Publishing. All rights reserved.
Stay connected with Dr. Suzy online and on social media:
Official Website: https://bit.ly/3RadH2TY
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