Milly’s Mind: a peek inside autism

Colin and Milly Armstrong
Little Steps Publishing June 2024

It has been such a privilege and joy to illustrate Milly's Mind A Peek Inside Autism. A children's book by Milly and her father Colin, offers a first-person, rhyming perspective on living with Autism Spectrum Condition. It explains how Milly perceives the world, her daily challenges, and joys, aiming to increase understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity for children, parents, and educators. The book is praised for its positive, joyful tone and its use as a tool for teaching kindness and acceptance.

“Huh, so all those times I tried to get you to look us in the eye, that was stopping you from listening?”
“Well yeah, kinda. Your eyes pulled me away from your voice.”