Thais Freitas

Communications Strategist & Writer

Books

I’m currently working on a set of books shaped by real life at home with my kids, the questions they ask, what they’re trying to understand, and the moments that don’t come with clear explanations.

These are the kinds of books I wish I had when I needed them most.

After the Autism Diagnosis – A practical guide to what comes next, from a mother who’s been there

The moment after an autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming and unclear. There’s a lot of information, a lot of opinions, and very little that reflects daily life.

This book is a practical guide for parents navigating the early days after a diagnosis, focusing on what helps in real life: understanding meltdowns, navigating school and systems, making decisions, and getting through the day when everything feels like too much. It’s grounded in my lived experience with my son, including the mistakes I made, what I learned, and what I wish someone had told me at the time.

Status: Coming soon

My Busy Builder Brain – A Story About Autism and Sam’s Busy Builder Brain

My Busy Builder Brain book cover

A children’s story inspired by a simple question: how do you explain autism in a way that makes sense to a child?

This book follows a boy who experiences the world in his own way, helping kids understand differences in a simple, engaging, and reassuring way.

Status: Coming soon

Blog

The books I read in 2025

I wrote a brutally honest list of the books I read in 2025, realized how many bad choices I made at bedtime, and somehow still walked away feeling okay about my reading year.

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2024: My year in review

2024 was an insanely busy year for me and my family, but we made it! In this year in review, I look back at all the changes in our lives and what we did to put everything back in order after the chaos of 2023.

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