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Holding it in, Letting it Out.

By Loveli Heiress

Holding it in, Letting it Out. Novels & Short Stories

Holding it in, Letting it Out.

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Favor is an autistic boy who knows how to follow the rules Smile just enough. Keep still. Quiet hands. Quiet body. Be normal.Each day at school, Favor works hard to hold it all in. He hides his natural movements, muffles his voice, and forces himself to "fit in" even when the lights are too bright, the sounds are too loud, and the rules never seem to stop changing. By the end of the day, he's completely drained.But when Favor gets home, everything shifts. His soft blanket wraps around him like a hug. His toy cars roll across the floor, humming and spinning as his arms flap and legs bounce freely. No more holding it in because here, he's safe to let it out.Holding It In, Letting It Out is a powerful, compassionate picture book that gives voice to the invisible exhaustion of masking, suppressing one's natural behaviors to appear neurotypical. Inspired by the author's own grandson, this story shines a light on the emotional and sensory world of many autistic children.With rich, expressive text and thoughtful illustration guidance, this book is an essential resource for educators, caregivers, therapists, and families. It offers not only validation for neurodivergent children but also a call to action: to create environments where every child is supported, understood, and celebrated for who they truly are.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
26
Release Date:
2025-12-25
Publication Date:
2025-12-25
Publisher:
Loveli Heiress Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798218897062
Weight:
99 g
Height:
216 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
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