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A couple of years ago I had an idea on how I could help children on the autism spectrum and their parents simultaneously. I wanted to write stories that would give children a voice and empower...

Valerie on April 26th, 2024

The biggest compliment of all...

Dear Valerie - Thanks for sending the books. I think they will be helpful for children with autism. You may find my book The Autistic Brain helpful.

Valerie on March 26th, 2024

Why I wrote "Tony Goes Swimming"

Swimming has great benefits for all children but for children with autism it can be very calming and therapeutic. Many of the children I have worked with have a fear of swimming initi...

Valerie on February 26th, 2024

Tony appears on the Late Late Toy Show!

I received an email the Thursday before the Toy Show to say that Tony the Turtle books had been selected for a mention but due to it being live tv there was no guarantee. I didn't want to g...

Valerie on January 23rd, 2024

Tony goes back to School - A story to help your superstars prepare for their return to school

Tony is giving children an idea of what to expect when they return to school… It is a free resource for everyone. Hope it helps.. Val x

Valerie on January 22nd, 2024

Jack's Story

Jack is also one of my past pupils, as you may have seen on the Home page, Jack loves reading the Tony books with his Mum. I really enjoyed my time with Jack and watched him grow into a f...

Valerie on December 22nd, 2023

The Irish Examiner interviews Valerie!

"Words to say it" Valerie Sheehan’s insightful story books are helping children with autism — and ...

Valerie on November 26th, 2023

Why I wrote "Tony Tries New Food"

Food can be a very big issue for children with ASD and it can become very stressful for parents trying to get their child to eat. It is one of the first things parents ask for advice on. Often I ha...

Valerie on October 26th, 2023

Scott's Story

This is Scott Walsh Murphy, a past pupil of mine, he is 9 years old and was diagnosed with autism at age 3. This is a picture of him on his Communion day playing the bodhrán in the church.

Valerie on September 26th, 2023

Tony Stays at Home - free download

Tony stays at home and safe in his shell for a few weeks, but it won’t be long until he is back playing with his friends again. Download your FREE PDF here..

Valerie on August 21st, 2023

Tony featured in Evening Echo!

"There's a new hero turtle for kids" Alex Quill discovered Tony and did a really great write up in the Evening Echo in September. " everything in the books is tried and tested and while every...

Valerie on July 26th, 2023

Why I wrote "Tony Goes Shopping"

Going shopping with kids can be a chore for any parent but if your child has autism a “simple" trip to the supermarket needs some planning! For one thing a child with autism often has pronoun...

Valerie on June 26th, 2023

Tony features in the Irish Independent

"Irish autism tutor's Tony The Turtle books prove a winner with parents and children" An Irish autism tutor has penned a series of books designed to ...

Valerie on January 26th, 2023

Tony goes Shopping

A Special gift from Tony. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/7cGHTayGBhY

Valerie on January 26th, 2022

Books that help children on the Autism Spectrum manage everyday activities with minimum stress and anxiety

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