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Little Lights: Stories of Neurodiversity

Kai's Sleepy Adventures

Through soothing storytelling and warm illustrations, Kai’s bedtime journey reflects the real experiences many children face at the end of the day. Sounds may feel louder, thoughts may move faster, and sleep can feel just out of reach. With patience, familiar routines, and comforting moments, Kai discovers that bedtime doesn’t have to feel overwhelming . 

Kai's Rainy Day Adventure:
Learning About Safety Together

When a rainy day brings loud storms and unexpected challenges, Kai and his family work together to create a safety plan that helps him feel secure. Through simple language and comforting illustrations, young readers learn how routines, communication, and family support can make unfamiliar situations feel more manageable. 

Kai Learns About Oysters

Designed for curious kids, families, and classrooms, this story introduces early science concepts such as ecosystems, marine life, and environmental stewardship in a way that is easy to understand and fun to explore. Informational pages and activities encourage readers to think more deeply about the natural world and how small actions make a positive difference. 

Kai and the Mystery Crab

Blending marine science with social-emotional learning, Kai and the Mystery Crab introduces young readers to ocean life while encouraging empathy, self-awareness, and acceptance. This story emphasizes curiosity over judgement and celebrates the beauty of noticing similarities between ourselves and the natural world. 

Kai and the Storm

Kai and the Storm is a reassuring children's story that teaches hurricane safety, emergency preparedness, and emotional regulation in a calm, child friendly way. Perfect for parents, educators, counselors, and children who benefit from structure, routine, and sensory friendly support.

Coming soon

Kai and the Internal Organs

Kai Learns About Autism 

🚨 25 Emergency Preparedness Kits for Neurodivergent Families! 💙

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Emergencies can be overwhelming for any family—but for families of autistic and neurodivergent children, having the right supplies and a plan can make a BIG difference.

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EmpowerED Autism is giving away 25 emergency preparedness kits to help families take the first steps toward being prepared. 🎒


These kits include essential preparedness items based on recommendations from Ready.gov, including:

🔦 Flashlight
📻 Solar/hand-crank emergency radio
🔋 Battery backup/power bank
🗺️ Maps
📢 Emergency signaling supplies
🩹 First-aid and preparedness essentials
…and more!

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💙 If your family could benefit from an emergency preparedness kit, please take a few minutes to complete our registration form below.


We are giving away 25 kits, so please register and share this post with other families, caregivers, schools, therapists, and community organizations who may know a family who could benefit.

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🎥 Kai has a special message about the emergency kits in the video above!

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Preparedness isn’t about being afraid of what might happen. It’s about making sure our families have the tools and resources they need when emergencies happen.

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25 kits. 25 families. One more step toward being prepared. 💙

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Contact Details:
Maryse Alexander
P: 757-663-2682
E: empowered.504@gmail.com

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