WAYNESVILLE, N.C. - s4story -- Do you know a kid who likes to wiggle? 1 in 6 children struggles daily with sensory processing challenges. You probably know one or two! Maybe that is even you?

Written by Lindsey Rowe Parker, a neurodivergent mom, and beautifully illustrated by Rebecca Burgess, an autistic illustrator and advocate, this book offers a unique and profound understanding of sensory experiences that will resonate with parents, educators, and children alike.

Join the young protagonist with sensory differences as they embark on a day at school, navigating through new environments with the help of various activities that allow them to regulate their sensory needs. As you turn the pages, you'll gain invaluable insight into how sensory-sensitive children can find solace in wiggles, stomps, and squeezes, and how supportive adults can play an active role in fostering their emotional well-being.

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Lindsey Rowe Parker is the author of the award-winning book about sensory differences, Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down. A mom with a home full of neurodivergent minds, she is embracing the next phase of parenting while learning to navigate and advocate for her autistic daughter. With a recent adult diagnosis of ADHD and a new deeper understanding of her own sensory experiences, she has begun to delve into the neurodiversity community learning all she can from neurodivergent voices.

Lindsey is also the creator of the #SensoryStories campaign that brings together authors, illustrators, educators, and advocates to raise awareness of sensory differences during Sensory Awareness Month in October. The aim is to increase mainstream understanding of the importance of sensory integration and processing.

Visit her at https://www.wigglesstompsandsqueezes.com

Reviews:

"Every classroom needs this book! Readers are gently nudged to embrace the power of empathy and witness the hard work neurodivergent children put in each day. This heartwarming story takes us on a journey of co-regulation and offers valuable strategies for navigating sensory differences. By leading with kindness and approaching challenges with compassion, we intentionally build a supportive environment where every child can thrive."

- Meghan Ashburn, Inclusion Consultant & Author