12/07/2023
ANYONE WITH A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM MIGHT ENJOY THIS.
"The Adventures of Eve & Sparkle"
Chief Elf Eve had just returned to the North Pole after helping Santa deliver presents around the world. As she unpacked Santa's bag she found a tiny kitty named Sparkle! It turned out that Sparkle had sneaked into the bag during one of Santa's stops.
Sparkle was scared however Eve, being a special elf who understood things, knew just how to help because she had something called autism.
Eve gently picked up Sparkle and said, "Hey there, Kitty! Welcome to the North Pole, the most magical place in the world. What's your name?" Sparkle, with wide eyes, replied, "I'm Sparkle!" Eve giggled and explained, "Guess what? Everyone here can talk.
Even though Sparkle was a little surprised and unsure, Eve was like a friendly guide. Other elves got excited to meet Sparkle, but Eve said, "Hold on, everyone! Let's give Sparkle some space to feel comfy." It was like when you bring home a new toy, and you want to check it out all by yourself first.
Eve told Sparkle, "You and I are a lot alike. We have special ears and eyes, and sometimes things can be a bit much. But you know what? With the help of our North Pole friends, we learned to be brave and strong." It's kind of like when you learn to ride a bike with training wheels, and then you can go zooming around!
Next, Eve took Sparkle to a magical room full of soft things and cool stuff for her to play with. There were swings and bouncy things – like a playground but indoors! Sparkle's eyes lit up, and she thought it was the best place ever. It was like finding a treasure chest of toys!
Eve smiled as Sparkle explored and got all excited. And when Sparkle wanted to snuggle into a little cozy box, Eve said, "Sure thing, Sparkle! You do what makes you happy." Inside the box, Sparkle felt all warm and comfy, like being wrapped up in your coziest blanket.
And that's how Sparkle and Eve began their adventures.