{"product_id":"the-brain-forest-9780645977325","title":"The Brain Forest","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eInclusion? That's a story for all of us. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the words of Simon Wiggle, \u003cem\u003e\"I just love the concept of different brains because it normalises everything\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Brain Forest is a fun and engaging children's book written by neurodivergent child psychologist Sandhya Menon that teaches children about neurodiversity, including neurotypical brains, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and more-in language that builds understanding without pathologizing difference. Unlike books that focus only on \"acceptance,\" The Brain Forest acknowledges real challenges while centering strengths, helping children develop positive neurodivergent identity from an early age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eParents report that this made starting a conversation about diagnosis so much easier due to the neutrality of this book, where children self identify and go \"THAT'S ME!\". \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Brain Forest has become an integral conversation-starter all around the world on building awareness of differences and building an inclusive, strengths-based society from a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrough gentle storytelling and stunning illustrations, follow a mother and son as they discover the many ways brains can grow: some fast, some slow, some that love routine, and some that say NO!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents explaining their neurodivergence to children (ages 5-10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents talking about neurodiversity to build awareness in children (aged 5 to 10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducators building inclusive classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTherapists and psychologists working with neurodivergent kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies seeking positive identity-building resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting to teach children about brain differences with compassion and accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandhya Menon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Onwards and Upwards Psychology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.75h x 8.25w x 0.09d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780645977325\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMenon, Sandhya:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"Sandhya Menon (she\/her) is a neurodivergent paediatric psychologist of the Autistic\/ADHDer\/Synesthete flavour. She has worked with autistic children and their families for over 14 years across a range of presentations and support needs. Sandhya longs to bring high-quality, neuroaffirming narratives into the conversation, that help children - and adults alike! - have a simple way of accessing positive identity in ways that don't dismiss their co-occurring challenges.Aaaand what better way to do this than with books? So very apt given she used to be the kind of girl who would sneak away from a party to read a book in a quiet corner somewhere.\"","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Sandhya Menon \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48685108101277,"sku":"9780645977325","price":22.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_b105b0b1-c018-42ef-81bb-fcb76ea391e2.jpg?v=1784714918","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-brain-forest-9780645977325","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}