I’m Avril, married to Robert and I’m Mum to 3 kids, Stephen, Michael and Rachel. Stephen has special needs (he has a rare chromosomal disorder). We can see he has lots in common with children on the autistic spectrum and children with down syndrome. As well being a Mum, I’m an advocate/lobbyist for those with disabilities. I feel strongly about the importance of including Stephen is as many everyday activities and I have created the Off We Go! series of books to help Stephen and kids like him manage with everyday events.
David is a wonderful talented artist. It has been my pleasure to know and work with him.
Apps for Children with Special Needs (a4cwsn.com) has a video review of the Off We Go - Going on a Plane iPad App.
Thursday
23 May 2013
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iPhone/iPad Apps:
Going on a Plane
Going to the Dentist
Apps for Children with Special Needs (a4cwsn.com) has a video review of the Off We Go - Going on a Plane iPad App.
Pupils can relate to everyday experiences.iPad Academy has a list of more than 30 apps for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) that it recommends including the Off We Go! Going to the Dentist and Going...
"Each book centers on an everyday event, such as Going Swimming, telling a simple story in a sequence of twelve steps. This pattern, along with clear illustrations and easy to...
The following review was added on the iTunes App Store for Off We Go - Going to the Dentist - iPad App:
I am an autistic support teacher, and i...
Inov8 educational consulting write a review on 'Apps to develop social skills for students with special needs' including the Off We Go! Going to the Dentist and Going on...
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