When My Brain Is Messy - Tania M Wieclaw

When My Brain Is Messy

By: Tania M Wieclaw, Rahul Chakraborty (Illustrator)

Paperback | 17 April 2023

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A children's picture book about autism and how to regulate BIG emotions related to sensory processing differences.

A rhyming story filled with colorful illustrations, "When My Brain Is Messy" is about a young autistic dinosaur who experiences BIG emotions from sensory processing differences, offering age-appropriate coping techniques to help achieve emotional regulation.

"When My Brain Is Messy" is written from the young dinosaur's point of view, using simple words that are easy for kids to understand - Suitable for ages 2-8 years.

Sensory differences covered and explained -

  • Racing thoughts
  • Overstimulation
  • Executive dysfunction
  • Sensitivity to sound
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Sensitivity to touch
  • Deep pressure seeking

A Colorful Journey into Autism - Opening Discussions, Acceptance, and Learning

Join our lovable autistic dinosaur through various sensory sensitive moments commonly felt by autistic individuals, and watch as its tummy transforms into a rainbow when feeling regulated, introducing kids to the concept of emotional regulation.

A great tool for siblings and children to learn how to understand and accommodate autistic children and individuals.

Helping autistic kids feel seen and accepted for who they are - "That dinosaur is just like me "

Recommended by psychologists, occupational therapists, and teachers.

"My body needs some time and space

to stop and to reset.

This little space can really help

and makes me less upset"

About the Author

Tania (she/her) is an AuDHD author & mother of two neurodivergent children. Later diagnosed, Tania faced challenges navigating her sensory processing differences and lacked coping mechanisms throughout her earlier years. After receiving an autism and ADHD diagnosis, Tania started the journey of healing and self-acceptance. Actively managing her disabilities, she creates an inclusive environment for herself and her children, while creating resources inspired from real life family experiences, offering unique insights to promote neurodivergence acceptance and understanding.

Industry Reviews

"When My Brain Is Messy is a beautiful rhyming story that follows a loveable young dinosaur through some challenges with sensory differences. It offers a number of regulatory techniques that kids will recognise (mine certainly did). Fun to read again and again, this children's book both validates and delights! Highly recommended"


Dr Kylie Brownfield, Clinical Psychologist

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