THEO'S TUBES & TIPS

Like a lot of kids, Theo doesn't like change. Unfortunately, the life of a 7-year-old is full of changes, so Theo finds himself in new and unexpected situations on a daily basis. Like getting picked to recite a poem in front of the class. Or finding out there will be a substitute teacher today. Or his gaming console stopping working while he’s in the middle of a level. Or…

These situations would be frustrating and anxiety-provoking for any kid, but can be particularly tough for kids like Theo, who is autistic. His diagnosis, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), refers to autism without cognitive delays, characterized by heightened social, emotional, and sensory sensitivity.

ASD also makes Theo especially imaginative. He comes up with outside-of-the-box solutions to these everyday challenges, and he’s decided to share them with us! Theo's Tubes & Tips is a practical guide for all kids looking for new ways to handle life’s little "hassles." It’s also Theo’s journal, immersing us in the day-to-day life and perspective of a little boy who’s a bit different and extremely endearing.