Hello. I'm Simon K. I'm not an expert, not a therapist, and not a hero — just a person who laid out on paper his days, fears, and old, tried‑and‑true survival methods. In these entries you'll find the moments when the world broke me and the moments when I put myself back together: rituals to endure the noise; rules to keep my boundaries; small pleasures that keep me afloat. This book is for parents, partners, educators, and anyone unafraid to look at autism through the eyes of a living person. Take it into your hands — and, if you wish, stay on the same page with me.