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That's BGS. E.DU. I thought I have this ability to write something and illustrate something and put it out into the world and why not create something that can help others and possibly create a

connective relationship within families that I have the chance to provide so why not go for it and give it a shot.

Welcome to Tilt Parenting, a podcast featuring interviews and conversations aimed at inspiring, informing, and supporting parents

raising differently wired kids.

I'm your host Debbie Reaver and today I'm interviewing Samantha Kottaro, a children's book illustrator and the author of the book series Little Senses.

Little Senses is a collection of books especially for kids on the autism spectrum or who have sensory issues.

When Samantha first reached out to me about the Little Census books,

I honestly became an instant fan.

I knew I had to bring her on onto the show because I fell in love with this project.

Not only are these books beautifully illustrated, they are so unique in the way they're presented. They really allow kids to recognize themselves

in a way that feels both playful and therapeutic and without labels or stigma.

In our conversation, we talk about Samantha's unique approach to

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