"I’ve Always Had a Voice" – A Picture Book for Non-Speaking and Autistic Kids Using AAC or Sign Language (Ages 2–6)
"I’ve Always Had a Voice" – A Picture Book for Non-Speaking and Autistic Kids Using AAC or Sign Language (Ages 2–6)
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When My Brain Is Messy
This heartfelt picture book celebrates all the ways non-speaking and autistic children communicate.
Featuring AAC, sign language, gestures, and more, it empowers kids aged 2–6 to feel seen, heard, and proud of their voice, however it’s expressed.
I've Always Had a Voice is a gentle, rhyming picture book for ages 2-6 that celebrates all the ways children communicate - spoken and unspoken. Whether through AAC, sign language, gestures, or facial expressions, this story validates non-speaking communication in a joyful, affirming way. Repeated lines create comfort and predictability, supporting children with developing language skills or communication differences. A beautiful resource for families, educators, and therapists who believe every child deserves to feel heard.
Proudly Printed in Australia
Written by Tania Wieclaw
Illustrations by Yulia Frolova
Available in -
Hardcover 8.5" x 8.5"
Paperback 8.5" x 8.5"
32 pages
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Great book. Highly recommend.
Well written and illustrated book ~ great resource in Early Years Education.

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