Cara Kombol

Growing up as one of six kids, with half of my siblings being neurodiverse, I was always surrounded by different ways of thinking and experiencing the world. That shaped me early on and eventually led me to earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University. Now, as a neurodivergent adult and a parent to two kids navigating sensory processing disorder and ADHD, I’m deeply committed to celebrating and supporting the incredible minds in our neurodiverse community.

With over 15 years of hands-on experience raising neurodiverse kids, I’ve gained an expert-level understanding—not from textbooks, but from real-life trial and error, countless therapy sessions, and the ongoing process of learning and adapting. That experience fuels my work as a writer, where I use the magic of picture books to bring understanding, connection, and support to kids who think and feel differently.

Inspired by my own family’s journey, I have a growing list of book ideas centered on neurodiversity, empathy, and self-acceptance. My goal? To create stories that help kids feel seen, that help parents feel understood, and that build a world where neurodivergent minds aren’t just accommodated—they’re celebrated.