Children's book explains autism in a playful and accessible way for children and educators.

The children's book "Everyone is Different: Adventures in the World of the Spectrum," from the Maria Ciência collection, presents Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a playful and accessible way, aimed at children, families, and educators. The goal is to contribute to the understanding of autism from childhood, stimulating empathy and acceptance of differences. Alongside other children's books and scientific articles, this work is the result of an institutional and academic partnership between... Bahiana and the Monster Institute.

Developed by nutritionist Vanessa Maggitti, a specialist in selective eating, and medical student Maria Clara Souto, founder of the NGO Colorindo Vidas, the material aims to demystify ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) based on scientific evidence. The content also includes review by neuropsychologists and scientists, ensuring technical rigor combined with simple and didactic language. Available for free reading. download In addition to its printing, the book is part of the Maria Ciência science outreach initiative, which aims to democratize access to health knowledge through educational and inclusive content.

In Partnership with Bahiana and Monster Institute
According to Professor Bruno Bezerril, who is leading the partnership in Bahiana, the union between the Bahiana The Monster Institute emerged from a convergence of purposes that combines the institution's tradition in training professionals who are "technically competent, socially sensitive, and connected to reality," with the institute's mission of bringing science, education, and social transformation closer together. According to Bezerril, the main objective of this partnership is to broaden the scientific training of students. "We want students to understand that research is not a distant activity, restricted to laboratories or large international centers. Research can arise from a well-formulated question, from fieldwork, from careful analysis of SUS (Brazilian Unified Health System) data, from contact with vulnerable populations, from clinical observation, and from the honest desire to improve public health. The partnership creates this environment: a space where students learn science by doing science, with guidance, methodological rigor, ethical responsibility, and social commitment," comments the professor. The project also counts on the collaboration of Rebeca Rebouças, a graduate of the Professional Master's Program in Health Technologies.