The Rainbow Brain is a groundbreaking nonfiction picture book for children aged 6-10, the first of its kind to explore what it means to be both autistic and ADHD (AuDHD).
Written by AuDHD paediatric psychologist Sandhya Menon (who kinda maybe sorta REALLY gets it), this vibrant, strengths-based book explains how an AuDHD brain navigates the world: holding two seemingly opposite neurotypes at once, managing sensory sensitivities, and understanding the accommodations that can help.
It's simple. It's factual. It's deeply affirming and introduces young readers to their own neurodivergent identity in a way that helps them celebrate their uniqueness and lean in. It's a book that children will delight in and adults feel that part of themselves held.
The Rainbow Brain is a nod to Sandhya's earlier book, The Brain Forest, after many children proudly announced "I have a rainbow brain!" after resonating with the pages, and this book is dedicated to the numerous children creating their own meaning making in this world. The Rainbow Brain is an invaluable resource for AuDHD children, parents, educators, and allied health professionals seeking neuro-affirming, identity-positive materials. Whether used in classrooms, therapy settings, or at home, The Rainbow Brain helps neurodivergent children feel seen, understood, and proud of how their minds work.
Themes: For ages 4-10 Autism ADHD AuDHD Neurodiversity Neuroaffirming Positive Identity Inclusive Education
Review :
"Love love love! It explains neurodiversity in such a real, accessible and affirmative way that's so important for kids (and their families). The Rainbow Brain is such a needed celebration of being AuDHD in a way that feels both validating and empowering. You can tell how much care, thought, and heart has gone into her books. Such important tools for helping neurodivergent kids (and their grown-ups) feel seen, understood, and proud"
Johanna B.
"Wonderful and emosh! It arrived today and it so brilliantly explains and celebrates our neurotype that I literally welled up. Worth every penny" - Hannah G
"Just amazing. Such a beautiful book, so easy for my 6 & 8 year olds to understand their amazing rainbow brains! They are so excited to have a superpower brain, such a powerful and postive way to explain it to them. Also gifted this book to their teachers, as a way of helping them better understand the neurodivergent students in their classroom" - Nicole M
