Ben & Milo: My Guide to ASD

🌈 Helping children understand autism in a way that feels positive, affirming and fun! 🌈

My Guide to ASD is a colourful 10-page comic book about autism. It follows Ben and his dog Milo through school and home life, showing how Ben's brain works in its own way, what can feel hard, what helps, and everything that makes him proud to be himself.

Autistic children may notice things others miss, feel senses and emotions strongly, find changes hard, and love knowing what comes next. This comic helps them see themselves in Ben, put their experiences into words, and understand that autism is part of who they are. Created by The SEN Advocate.

📖 WHAT'S INSIDE – 10 COMIC PAGES 📖

1. My Guide to ASD – meet Ben and Milo

2. What Is Autism? – a friendly look at how my brain works

3. When My Senses Feel Strong – lights, sounds, clothes and smells

4. Talking and Understanding – processing time and breaking instructions into steps

5. Changes Can Feel Hard – coping when plans change

6. Routines Help Me Feel Safe – morning, school and bedtime routines

7. My Interests Help Me Shine – using a special interest to learn and connect

8. Friends Can Help Too – kindness, patience and being included

9. Things That Help Me – headphones, visual timetables, now-and-next boards, calm spaces, fidgets and break cards

10. I Can Be Me – proud, capable and unique

🏫 PERFECT FOR

• Autistic children, to help them understand themselves

• Children who have recently received a diagnosis

• Explaining autism to classmates and siblings

• SENCOs, teachers and teaching assistants

• Parents who want a gentle way to start the conversation

• Helping children know which supports they can ask for

🖨️ FILE DETAILS

• 1 PDF, 10 pages

• A4 portrait

• Print at home or at a print shop, or read on a tablet or screen

• Print double-sided and staple to make a little book

📥 INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD This is a digital product. No physical item will be sent. Your file will be available to download as soon as payment is confirmed.

📌 PLEASE NOTE For personal, classroom and therapy use only. Please do not resell, share or redistribute the files.

This comic is designed to support understanding and conversation. It is not a diagnostic tool or a replacement for professional advice. Every autistic person is different, so Ben's experiences may not match every child's.

Colours may vary slightly depending on your screen and printer.

Any questions? Just send me a message, I'm always happy to help! 💛 The SEN Advocate