Middletown Author To Hold Autism Acceptance Month Book Event In Buckland Hills

MIDDLETOWN, CT — A Middletown business owner and first-time author is marking Autism Acceptance Month with a new children’s book and a public event in Manchester.

Alisha Simpson-Watt is the founder of Collaborative ABA Services in Middletown, according to the information provided. The accredited behavioral health practice provides services to children ages 2 to 18 and their families impacted by autism and other developmental or behavioral disorders.

Simpson-Watt recently released her debut children’s book, It’s Okay, Mattie: A Story About Autism, Big Feelings, and Learning to Cope. According to the provided information, the book is tied closely to her work and personal experience as the mother of a child with autism.

The source describes the book as holding deep significance in Simpson-Watt’s work and as a meaningful step forward in inclusivity for children. No direct quotes were provided in the source material.

A book signing and story time are scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at Barnes & Noble in Buckland Hills Mall. The event announcement states that Simpson-Watt is inviting the public to stop by.

The release connects the book and event to Autism Acceptance Month in April. It also identifies Simpson-Watt as a local business owner whose work focuses on children and families affected by autism and other developmental or behavioral disorders.

The source did not include a time for the April 11 event, additional details about the program, or information about book availability beyond the scheduled signing and story time. It also did not include direct remarks from Simpson-Watt.

Based on the information provided, the event offers a local opportunity for families and community members to connect with an author whose professional and personal work centers on autism support. The announcement frames the book as part of a broader effort toward inclusivity for children.

Readers interested in the event can look for Simpson-Watt at Barnes & Noble in Buckland Hills Mall on April 11 for the scheduled book signing and story time.