About Autism: My Invisible Backpack
Autism: My Invisible Backpack is a relatable and empowering story that helps children and families explore four big challenges autistic kids face: masking, hyper-empathy, literal thinking, and emotional overload. It also introduces therapy as a safe space, showing children that support can feel as natural and valuable as any other activity.
Through the journey of two autistic brothers, Adrián and Guillermo, on a mountain hike, children learn that everyone carries an invisible backpack filled with thoughts, emotions, and feelings. Sometimes it feels light, but other times it becomes too heavy to carry alone. This powerful metaphor helps kids notice when they’re overloaded, recognize the cost of masking, and discover what it means to feel truly seen and accepted for who they are.
Uses simple, child-friendly vocabulary, turning complex ideas like hyper-empathy, literal thinking, and unmasking into concepts children can easily grasp.
Features beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that bring emotions to life, especially supportive for visual learners.
A trusted resource for families, educators, and therapists who want to explain emotions, overload, and the need for safe spaces in ways children can truly connect with.
Practical strategies and tools for everyday life:
✔️ Unpack emotional overload by naming feelings and finding “helpers” to lighten the load.
✔️ Create Mask-Free Zones where children can rest and be their authentic selves.
✔️ Explore therapy as a safe space, a trusted place to unmask and share what’s inside the backpack.
✔️ Encourage moments where children feel seen, valued, and understood without needing to hide.
✔️ Bonus: Includes a Tips for Parents section with real-life strategies for children, plus printable-style activities inside the book.
Even if your child struggles to put emotions into words, this book offers simple, relatable ways to make sense of big feelings. And even if you feel unsure where to begin, the story, visuals, and strategies give you a clear first step.
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Author Bio:
Dalisse Sequeiros is a devoted mom raising two incredible autistic boys. As a passionate autism advocate, she understands both the joys and challenges that come with parenting autistic children. Dalisse thoughtfully creates books for children ages 6–12, offering stories that celebrate their strengths, differences, and unique ways of connecting with the world.
Her mission is to offer resources that foster understanding, empathy, and confidence, helping autistic children feel seen, valued, and empowered. With every story, Dalisse hopes to create meaningful moments of connection for families navigating the world of autism.
She cherishes every milestone and dedicates herself to promoting acceptance and belonging through her writing.