There’s nothing typical about Max. In fact, he’s often called atypical and neurodiverse. Simple things that most children love frightened him when he was younger. Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, he’s struggled to find his way. But, now fifteen, Max has learned that having ASD doesn’t make him atypical at all. In fact, it makes him Typically Me.

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Written in verse, this picture book for all ages features Max telling his unique life story, from his difficult toddler days, through his journey of personal discovery, to today where he is thriving, with a bright future ahead of him. We learn about his struggles in school and social situations, then, after he is diagnosed with ASD, how he benefited from various therapies. Finally, he talks about how people with ASD have a lot to contribute to the world through their special abilities in a broad number of fields, from the humanities to math and technology. In fact, some of the most successful people in the world are on the spectrum.

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Typically Me provides affirming representation and encouragement for neurodivergent children and their families. Witnessing Max’s journey will help all kids with ASD realize that they don’t have to be “typical” to fit in, they just have to be Typically Me!

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Produced in association with the Stanford Neurodiversity Project at Stanford University, led by Dr. Lawrence Fung. To make this book accessible to everyone, it is free to read on Amazon Kindle. Proceeds from paperback purchases will be used to print copies for children and families who need them.