A Day with No Words is a powerful, tender story told through the eyes of a young Black Autistic boy and his mother as they journey through an ordinary day. While the world around them is filled with sound, their communication unfolds in quiet, beautiful ways—through gestures, expressions, movement, and love.

Without a single spoken word, this picture book honors the many ways people express themselves, connect, and belong. Rooted in lived experience, it’s a celebration of Autistic joy, identity, and voice.

What makes this book unique

Centers a nonspeaking Autistic child and his family

Written by a Autistic mother of two sons with autism

Challenges stereotypes and expands understanding of communication

Invites children and adults alike to explore nonverbal connection

Ideal for parents, educators, therapists, and inclusive classrooms

Aidan is surrounded by voices. He can hear them all, but they do not hear him.

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A Day With No Words is for:

  • Parents and caregivers of Autistic children

  • Educators seeking inclusive books

  • Speech-language pathologists and therapists

  • Libraries, advocacy groups, and anyone wanting to explore voice beyond speech

Dear Reader,

I wrote this book for my son, Aidan. For all the moments we’ve shared where words weren’t needed. For every child who’s been told they’re too quiet or too much. For every parent learning to listen differently. This is our love letter to a world that’s learning how to hear us.