Simon Sort of Says

What strengths exist within Agate and Kevin? How do these strengths help Simon heal from his trauma and find a new home through The Redemptive Power of Friendship?

What are the key differences in Simon’s life now that he lives in a town without Internet or television? How might this type of lifestyle help a person who is Living With PTSD?

How does Simon come to terms with his past and the way it shapes his present? What does Simon look forward to about the future now that he can see himself changing?

What is the underlying importance of SETI, and why is Agate so determined to send the space message? Why does Simon choose to help her?

Why are Simon’s parents traumatized from the experience of almost losing their son? What gives Simon and his parents the strength to begin Healing From Trauma as a Family?

How does having and raising Hercules help Simon heal and find his own inner strength again? What makes Hercules the perfect dog for Simon?

What is The Importance of Humor in Life’s Darkest Moments, and how does each character contribute to the overall humorous overtones of the story itself?

Why is it important to tell stories about people with neurodivergent traits like autism and PTSD? How do Agate and Simon act as heroes for others who might be in similar situations?