Too Sticky!: Sensory Issues with Autism

Product Description

Holly loves doing experiments and learning new things in science class! But when she finds out the next experiment is making slime, she’s worried. Slime is made with glue, and glue is sticky. Holly has sensory issues because of her autism and doesn’t like anything sticky! With help from family and her teacher, Holly receives the accommodations and encouragement she needs to give slime a try.

Review

“Charming, inclusive, and grounded in real-life experiences.” –
Kirkus Reviews

Malia, writing from an #OwnVoices perspective, illustrates how an autistic child can coexist with neurotypical children, address her personal difficulties, and–thanks to a supportive environment–thrive.  -Booklist

About the Author

Jen Malia is Associate Professor of English at Norfolk State University and the author of
Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism
, published in April 2020 with
Albert Whitman
.  She has appeared on ”
Parenting on the Spectrum
” for NPR’s With Good Reason.  She has written essays for the New York Times, the Washington Post, New York Magazine, Catapult, Woman’s Day, Glamour, SELF, and others.  Her essays have also been published in
The New York Times: Understanding Autism
.  She lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and three kids.  You can find her on Twitter and Instagram at 
@jenmaliabooks 
or on her website at JenMalia.com.