--- product_id: 12829634 title: "What's Happening to Tom?: A book about puberty for boys and young men with autism and related conditions (Sexuality and Safety with Tom and Ellie)" price: "26454CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12829634-whats-happening-to-tom-a-book-about-puberty-for-boys store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # What's Happening to Tom?: A book about puberty for boys and young men with autism and related conditions (Sexuality and Safety with Tom and Ellie) **Price:** 26454CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** What's Happening to Tom?: A book about puberty for boys and young men with autism and related conditions (Sexuality and Safety with Tom and Ellie) - **How much does it cost?** 26454CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12829634-whats-happening-to-tom-a-book-about-puberty-for-boys) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Tom notices that his body is changing. Tom's voice is different and hair is growing in new places. There are other changes happening too. Tom learns that he has started growing into a man. Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about puberty. It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as wet dreams. This fully illustrated positive and entertaining book provides the perfect opportunity to talk about puberty with boys and young men with autism or special needs. Review: Easy to read and understand - This book is fantastic. It is a very short read but it hits on the major physical changes of puberty. (Does not touch the emotional changes) The left page has a short, easy to read explanation of what's pictured on the right page. There's no euphemisms or hard to grasp concepts... it's straight to the point. The drawings are anatomicaly correct without being vulgar... they're not realistically graphic like a medical students book & are in the style of drawing as pictured on the cover, so even parent who might easily become embarrassed covering puberty will have an easy time with them. Neither are the illustrations vague... leaving no room for misconstrued interpretations of what's being explained... No silly censored squares, blurring or leaves over the privates. Books by this author should be a staple of special education sex ed... not even sure if special education covers sex ed. Review: Right fit for our nonverbal autistic son - This book has been perfect for our non verbal autistic son. He tends to relate better to illustrations like this. They were graphic enough to both amuse and interest him. He doesn't want to read it with us. He rolls his eyes. But I find the book all over the house and see it's being looked at often. That was the important part for me. Him absorbing the information. I think it has helped us easily deal with the extra grooming transition without drama. I anticipated drama because it took years to tackle haircuts and bathing. He has also been very okay when it comes to wet sheets or changing damp underwear himself. I think him quietly changing and putting them in the washer is because of this book because I certainly didn't tell him. Everyone one the spectrum is different. This is a good fit for our son. I wish I had found it earlier. Thanks to the author and seller for carrying it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #114,908 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #107 in Children's Books on Disabilities #139 in Parenting Books on Children with Disabilities #679 in Medical General Psychology | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 735 Reviews | ## Images ![What's Happening to Tom?: A book about puberty for boys and young men with autism and related conditions (Sexuality and Safety with Tom and Ellie) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ac5mZSJYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to read and understand *by G***Z on September 2, 2023* This book is fantastic. It is a very short read but it hits on the major physical changes of puberty. (Does not touch the emotional changes) The left page has a short, easy to read explanation of what's pictured on the right page. There's no euphemisms or hard to grasp concepts... it's straight to the point. The drawings are anatomicaly correct without being vulgar... they're not realistically graphic like a medical students book & are in the style of drawing as pictured on the cover, so even parent who might easily become embarrassed covering puberty will have an easy time with them. Neither are the illustrations vague... leaving no room for misconstrued interpretations of what's being explained... No silly censored squares, blurring or leaves over the privates. Books by this author should be a staple of special education sex ed... not even sure if special education covers sex ed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Right fit for our nonverbal autistic son *by M***N on January 6, 2021* This book has been perfect for our non verbal autistic son. He tends to relate better to illustrations like this. They were graphic enough to both amuse and interest him. He doesn't want to read it with us. He rolls his eyes. But I find the book all over the house and see it's being looked at often. That was the important part for me. Him absorbing the information. I think it has helped us easily deal with the extra grooming transition without drama. I anticipated drama because it took years to tackle haircuts and bathing. He has also been very okay when it comes to wet sheets or changing damp underwear himself. I think him quietly changing and putting them in the washer is because of this book because I certainly didn't tell him. Everyone one the spectrum is different. This is a good fit for our son. I wish I had found it earlier. Thanks to the author and seller for carrying it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend this book *by A***K on August 2, 2020* Puberty is one of the most daunting experiences I have on my horizon in raising my son. I am sure it would be hard enough with a near typical child, but with my son on the spectrum I am even more puzzled. I am so thankful to have this book as a guide, and a beginning step in preparing myself for what is to come. The book may take you aback at first as it is direct and graphic, but I think that is probably what will be necessary in communicating with my son on the topic. While I am used to rigidity and being very black and white with most topics with him, there is something that almost feels wrong about doing it on this topic- but if not it will son make sense to him. I am thankful for this guide and the example it sets. I recommend ordering a few years before puberty so you can be prepared rather than playing catch up. ## Frequently Bought Together - What's Happening to Tom?: A book about puberty for boys and young men with autism and related conditions (Sexuality and Safety with Tom and Ellie) - The Growing Up Book for Boys: What Boys on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12829634-whats-happening-to-tom-a-book-about-puberty-for-boys](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12829634-whats-happening-to-tom-a-book-about-puberty-for-boys) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*