Educational resources for parents/teachers of children who see and feel the world differently.
Educational resources for parents/teachers of children who see and feel the world differently.
These beautiful books are specially created for parents and teachers of kids who see and feel the world differently. They offer tested, positive strategies to support both adult and child.
They empower parents/teachers to manage everyday activities that the child may find challenging and overwhelming, making daily tasks easier for everyone. Tony also gives the child a voice and a character to identify with.
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Valerie Sheehan is a professionally trained ASD tutor with 15 years experience working with families and kids on the autistic spectrum. She is passionate about providing tools and educational resources for parents, carers and teachers. Everything in these crafted books has been tested and developed with over 60 children and families – all of whom hold a special place in Val’s heart.
From Monday 20th to Monday 27th of November 2023, Order one book and get a 2nd book free, just put the free book of your choice in the additional note section when ordering and I will get them in the post to you…. Also if you order a set of 6 books, for this week only you get the full set of 9 Tony books so 3 books free. Valid for this week only.
Autism & Visual Learning
Autism & Visual Learning
With ASD, children's senses can be overwhelmed by unfiltered information.
The world can be intensely noisy, blinding or filled with strong smells. It is harder for them to focus on words and hold conversations. Their main difficulties typically present in three core areas: social interaction, social communication and imagination and play. These difficulties can have a huge impact both on the child and on their family. They can affect the child’s relationships with their parents, siblings and peers.
Visual learning is a very important tool for children with ASD.
It helps them to focus on and remember information. The language is kept direct in the books with very clear visuals so children can follow the stories themselves if they want to look at it. Tony's expressions are easily recognisable and these clear visuals make it easy for the child to follow the story and understand how Tony is feeling.
Tips for Teachers & Parents
Tips for Teachers & Parents
Tony the Turtle stories focus on specific social skills that children with ASD may find difficult.
Through her vast experience as a home tutor, Valerie has learned many ways to support children and develop their skills.
This series of books provides a range of strategies that the characters in the books implement in order to help them learn what to do in a range of social situations in a positive manner.
“Valerie has created a wonderfully child centred series of books which demonstrate many of the strategies that we recommend for helping children with ASD to understand the world and communicate more effectively”
Bedtime Story
Bedtime Story
Through an enjoyable bedtime story, the child has a wonderful character to identify with and parents learn some useful techniques and daily tips.
It’s a win-win situation for parent and child as they all will gain something from reading the daily adventures of “Tony the Turtle”.
Reading with your child is so important and these books provide a wonderful opportunity for parents to share time with their children, be empowered as to ways to support them and also develop their emerging literacy skills.
“Valerie has extensive knowledge of and experience in working with children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has used this wealth of experience to create an enchanting series of books which aim to help support parents and their children in a range of different social contexts and in their ability to learn new skills”
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"Tony Gets his Hair Cut" – "Tony uses the Toilet” – "Tony goes to School"
The Creators
The Creators
Valerie Sheehan
CREATOR & WRITER
Valerie Sheehan is a Home Tutor for children with autism, living in Cork. She has been working in the area of special education for 15 years, specialising in autism for the last 7. With a higher diploma in Social Studies and a B.A in Montessori education she has completed several courses in the area of autism. She says that it’s the amazing children she has worked with that have taught her the most. She continues to learn everyday. Val's Story >
Susan Meaney
ILLUSTRATOR
Illustrator and graphic artist Susan Meaney lives and works in the west of Ireland, with the Atlantic on one side and the marvellous Burren area on the other.
Find her at www.burrenflowerfairies.com
and www.susanmeaney.com
