$24.95 USD
Scheduled for Release in July 2026
Ada and the Robot That Learned Her Way
Written by Dr. Chiedu Eseadi
About This Book
Ada and the Robot That Learned Her Way follows the journey of Ada, a bright and thoughtful learner with high-functioning autism who experiences the world in her own unique way. While she notices details others often miss, she also finds loud environments, unexpected changes, and social situations challenging to manage. Determined to better understand herself, Ada builds a small artificial intelligence (AI) robot that learns directly from her patterns, routines, emotions, and sensory experiences. Rather than changing who she is, the robot helps Ada recognize her strengths, navigate difficult situations, manage overwhelming emotions, and build confidence in school and friendships. Through Ada’s experiences, the story encourages self-understanding, emotional regulation, metacognition, and self-advocacy for neurodivergent learners. It presents neurodevelopmental differences not as deficits to be fixed, but as valuable ways of thinking and experiencing the world. Blending neurodiversity, self-management skills, and AI in a child-centered narrative, this book offers practical insight and hope for learners, families, teachers, and inclusive classrooms. It is both an empowering story and a future-focused learning resource that promotes acceptance, independence, and confidence in neurodivergent children.
Key Features
- Empowers Neurodiverse Thinking and Self-Acceptance: Celebrates a child who processes the world differently, helping readers see that “Ada’s way is okay” and reframing differences as strengths.
- Teaches Practical Self-Regulation Strategies Kids Can Use: Built-in, repeatable tools (breathing, noticing triggers, safe spaces, step-by-step emotional regulation) give readers actionable skills—not just a story.
- STEM Meets Social-Emotional Learning: Blends coding/robotics thinking with emotional intelligence as Ada builds a robot to model patterns in her thoughts, feelings, and environment.
- Highly Classroom-Ready With Reflection Prompts: Each section includes learner reflection boxes and exercises, making it ideal for educators, counselors, and SEL curricula.
- Relatable, Real-World School Challenges: Tackles sensory overload, communication struggles, friendship building, and adapting to change—helping kids feel seen and understood in everyday situations.
Product Details
| ISBN | 9781971794730 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardcover |
| Ages | 6–10 |
| Interest Level | 2–4 |
| Pages | 136 |
| Publisher | e-Robotic Press |
| Weight | 2 lbs |
| Dimensions | 8.5" x 11" |
| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Language | English |
| Publication Status | Forthcoming |
Table of Contents
- Part 1: Ada Notices Everything 4
- Part 2: The Day Everything Felt Too Much 17
- Part 3: The Robot That Observes 30
- Part 4: Patterns in Ada’s Day 43
- Part 5: Sounds, Lights, and Safe Spaces 56
- Part 6: When Words Are Hard 69
- Part 7: Big Feelings, Small Steps 82
- Part 8: Friends Who Understand 95
- Part 9: Teaching the Robot, Teaching Herself 108
- Part 10: Ada’s Way Is Okay 121
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