The #1 New York Times bestselling picture book by Tiffany Hammond, the creator of the popular Fidgets and Fries platform, invites readers into the life of an Autistic family who communicate without spoken language.
Aidan doesn't talk with words. He uses a tablet, tapping buttons with pictures to show what he means.
When Mama taps “Park . . . now?” Aidan quickly taps back “Yes.” And after Aidan twirls and twirls in the grass until he can no longer stand, he taps, “All done.”
Not everyone understands their family's unique way of communicating, though. Some think that because Aidan doesn't say words, he doesn't know words. But verbal speech isn't the only way we can connect with others. We can use tablets and letter boards, facial expressions, hand gestures, and written words.
With tenderness and heart, A Day with No Words illuminates the many unique ways people can understand each other, even if they don't speak.
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“How lucky are we to finally get Tiffany’s poignant words & message into children’s hands through this impactful story. Children and families can now be touched by her brilliance and learn about the often-overlooked autistics who communicate differently. The importance of this book cannot be overstated in its potential to expose readers, young and old alike, to the beauties and barriers of living the autistic experience.”
“In my past 20 years as a developmental pediatrician, I have never read anything quite like this book that so eloquently, lyrically, and vividly captures the essence and beauty of an autistic mind. This book is a gift to all who read it. ”
“Through A Day with No Words Tiffany Hammond provides us a rare window to the non-speaking world of autism. She has done so with love, compassion, and, I believe, deep understanding. And Kate Cosgrove’s illustrations make it a beautiful world indeed. Bravo to you both and thank you so much for this window!”
“I’m amazed. Truly amazed. I knew your book would be good but what I didn’t know is that it would capture the poetry of our families. Our family and our non speaking son I believe lives in poetry and music like your family does. No book on neurodivergence or autism does this – they explain and show what neurodivergence is. To me your book has a non speaking person but truly it shows the poetry of a family who truly loves and embraces each other. This is the story of my family I want others to know. It’s the story of my family that I want my son to know!!!”
“This is so well done. Beautiful. I mostly smiled but also shed a little happy tear for how big this is for our kids and those that need this. Hundreds of thousands of people need to hear this and eventually, over the years, they will! Thank you.”
“THIS IS THE BEST BOOK ABOUT NONSPEAKING PEOPLE I’VE READ. SHOWS YOU HOW REAL WE ARE. I LOVE IT. ”
“THE BOOK SHOULD BE TESTED WITH TEACHERS TO TEACH THEM. DOUBTERS FIND TOO MANY REASONS TO DISMISS US. THE BOOK CREATES SOMETHING NEW.”
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