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[noodlenuts]

As I've noted before, I love books that don't necessarily centre autism (or disability in general), but that normalise neurodiversity and address things that both autistic and other kids might have in common. Ariane Hofmann-Maniyar's "That's Not How You Do It!" (2017) is the perfect example of that. Not written specifically about autism at all, it is rather about Lucy, a little girl cat who has very particular ideas about how things ought to be done, and whose world is upended when she encounters a new classmate who isn't interested in doing things her way for the first time. The story spoke to me because autistic kids (like myself) are often deeply rule-bound and rely on the consistency and reliability of their expectations to feel safe - and that demand to do things "the right way" can often seem stubborn and even inappropriately bossy to others. But, as in the story, gentleness, kindness, and the slow, patient introduction of new ideas in an unthreatening manner may be a welcome surprise to everyone! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ #NoodlenutsKidsBooks #ThatsNotHowYouDoIt #ArianeHofmannManiyar #socialemotionallearning #newfriends #autismparents #autismmom #autismdad #neurodiversity #momlife #kidsofinstagram #preschoolteacher #parentsofinstagram #picturebooksaremyjam #preschoolathome #ece #toddlertantrums #kindergartenteacher #homeschoolkindergarten https://www.instagram.com/p/B_0JBzDHIuc/?igshid=19c4669e6ulxi