– Storybooks created by an Irish mother for her own son, but they’re more than just storybooks!
Off We Go books are a set of 12 beautifully illustrated, engaging social storybooks for children that explain ‘what comes next’ on an outing. They are designed to help children to get through the task sequentially making it easier for them. The colorful books are very suitable for children with autism or other social communication difficulties. They are also useful for children who are learning English as an additional language.
Each book provides the following benefits:
- Children will learn day-to-day skills
- Supports language development and communication
- Builds confidence and self-esteem
- Provides children with structure and routine
- Shows children ‘what comes next’ to prepare them for new experiences
- Improve the quality of life for children and their families – when children know what is happening they can manage better and everyone is happier
The 12 Books in this series are:
- Going to the Grocery Store – Look Inside
- Going to the Dentist – Look Inside
- Going to the Doctor – Look Inside
- Going to the Hairdresser – Look Inside
- Going to the Movies – Look Inside
- Going to the Optician – Look Inside
- Going on a Plane – Look Inside
- Going to a Restaurant – Look Inside
- Going to Buy Shoes – Look Inside
- Going Swimming – Look Inside
- Going to a Birthday Party – Look Inside
- Going to Buy Clothes – Look Inside
About the Author:
Avril Webster and her husband Robert have three children – Stephen, Michael, and Rachel. They live in Ireland. Stephen has special needs (he has a rare chromosomal disorder). Avril sees he has lots in common with children on the autistic spectrum and children with Down syndrome. Being a Mum, She’s an advocate/lobbyist for those with disabilities. Avril feels strongly about the importance of including Stephen in as many everyday activities and She has created the Off We Go! series of books to help Stephen and kids like him manage with everyday events.
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