ReMi un niño que hace solo

This is the Spanish-language edition of the book ReMi, the boy who faces the world solo, an illustrated children’s story about autism (ASD) that offers a sensitive, respectful and inclusive outlook on neurodiversity from the earliest years.

Psychologist and psychoanalyst Miquel Gómez publishes his first book, illustrated by Elena Nieto, bringing to life a heartfelt, relatable story written both for children and for the adults who support them.

The story begins on the first day of term in the three-year-olds’ class. The children arrive at school and discover the playground, the classrooms, the teachers and their new classmates. Among them is ReMi, a boy with autism spectrum disorder. As the year goes on, the teacher and his classmates notice that his behaviour is different, but they also discover that music can become a powerful tool for connecting, communicating and building shared experiences.

The story shows how, thanks to music and the goodwill of everyone around him – families, school and organisations – it is possible to create truly inclusive activities that improve the quality of life of children with ASD and their families. Music appears as a universal language that makes communication, emotional expression and living together easier.

This story is a great psycho-educational resource for raising awareness among children (and adults) of how people with autism spectrum disorder can have specific interests – in this case, music – and how these interests can become a strength when they are understood and respected.

The book helps to:

• Develop reading comprehension

• Foster sensitivity towards neurodiversity

• Promote inclusive music education

The Spanish edition, ReMi un niño que hace solo, is especially suitable for early years and primary education, families, schools and professionals in education, psychology and special education who are looking for real, human, transformative materials to work on inclusion in the classroom and at home.

A story that invites us to look at diversity with empathy, respect and hope, using music as a bridge towards a more inclusive society.