Flap Your Hands

Review
By Kirkus Reviews

Asbell cleverly leaves a white border around images depicting the overwhelming situations and fills the page when portraying positive sensory experiences, immersing readers in these scenes. The stunning, textured illustrations practically vibrate with color and sound, depicting the world the way a hypersensitive child might perceive it. Color and shape convey both pleasant and unpleasant sensations and capture the joy and satisfaction of the children’s personal stims...the core message is clear, validating, and meaningful. This is truly a celebration of neurodiversity that goes against decades—perhaps centuries—of stigma and tells kids that stimming isn’t just OK; it’s liberating.

A beautiful book with an important message for autistic children and those who know them.