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Frank Dad on a school trip
Paperback
Series: Frank Authentic/Autistic
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 23 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A gentle story about autism, sensory sensitivity, and finding calm in change
Franek likes plans.
Plans make the world feel predictable.
Plans make things safer.
So when his class goes on a school trip, Frank is excited - but also worried. The loud school bus. The busy museum. The fast-talking guide. And then... the hardest part of all - a change in the schedule.
For many children, it's just a small adjustment.
For Franek, it feels like the ground shifting.
Thankfully, his dad joins the trip as a chaperone. Not to remove every difficulty, but to be a steady light when the world becomes overwhelming. Together with Frank's teacher, they show how support, emotional regulation, and gentle guidance can help a child build confidence and resilience.
This heartwarming picture book gently explores:
- autism and neurodiversity
-sensory processing sensitivity
- coping with change
- school anxiety and overstimulation
- emotional regulation strategies
- supportive parenting and classroom inclusion
Perfect for children ages 5-9, this story is especially meaningful for:
-autistic children
-highly sensitive kids
-parents looking for autism-friendly books
-teachers and therapists supporting neurodivergent students
This is not a story about fixing a child.
It's a story about understanding, connection, and learning to bend without breaking.
Because safety doesn't come from everything going according to plan.
It comes from knowing someone is there - steady, calm, and shining like a lighthouse.
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