TAMITOS characters: emotions and autism for kids
Ela & Lumi
Two children at the heart of every story, the bridge between the real world and the magic of the Tamitos.
Ela
Ela is Lumi's 8-year-old big sister. Brave, caring and endlessly curious, she's always trying to understand her sister's world. She stands up for Lumi and helps others see how wonderful a different mind can be.
Lumi
Lumi is 6 years old and autistic. She sees and feels the world a little differently, colours shine brighter, sounds feel bigger, and emotions run deep. Through the Tamitos, she finds friends who understand exactly how she feels.
The Tamitos
Ten little friends, each carrying one emotion or sensory experience. Tap any friend to hear their story.
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Common questions about big feelings in autism
Meet the Tamitos in motion
Every Tamito has its own signature animation. Watch them come to life, and share the love over on our Giphy.
Frequently asked questions
How many TAMITOS characters are there?
There are seven core TAMITOS characters, plus the two sisters Ela and Lumi. Each character embodies a common autism sensory trait or emotion, so children can name and understand big feelings.
What does each TAMITOS character represent?
Every TAMITOS character represents an autism sensory trait or emotion — such as anger, sadness, sound sensitivity, touch avoidance, emotional withdrawal or intense focus — helping children feel understood and accepted.
Who are Ela and Lumi?
Ela and Lumi are two sisters at the heart of TAMITOS. Ela is energetic and full of ideas, while Lumi experiences the world in her own gentle, sensory way, showing children how understanding turns differences into friendship.
TAMITOS characters: emotions and autism for kids
The TAMITOS world is made of seven core characters and two sisters, Ela and Lumi. Each character embodies an emotion or a sensory trait linked to autism — anger, sadness, sound sensitivity, touch avoidance, emotional withdrawal or intense focus. This gives children a face for feelings that are otherwise hard to name.
How the characters help children with autism
When a feeling has a name and a shape, it stops being scary. A child can say “right now I feel like…” instead of being flooded by the feeling. The characters support emotion recognition, self-regulation and gentle conversations about difference — at home, in preschool and in the classroom.
Who are Ela and Lumi
Ela is energetic and full of ideas; Lumi experiences the world in her own gentle, sensory way. Together they show children how understanding turns differences into friendship. They are the heart of the story the whole TAMITOS world is built around.
