I Wish You Understood

As a little girl living with an autism spectrum disorder, Lily’s actions are constantly misunderstood; seemingly simple scenarios are so much more than they appear to be. Lily can’t communicate why she behaves the way she does. As time passes, she becomes more withdrawn, isolating herself from the outside world out of fear of causing more disappointment.

This picture book for children highlights her perspective, a perspective she wishes others understood. It also conveys her mother’s inner...