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.
We live in Limerick Ireland. I am also involved in our parent support group at St Vincents Lisnagry, Limerick (where Stephen goes to school). Our group lobbies and fundraises for services for children and adults with disabilities. I am on the Consulting Group to open up university access to children with intellectual disabilities. We are also volunteers with Special Olympics Ireland.
I heard about your story and I looked at your website. I have since ordered your books and they are excellent.
I have been teaching for twenty five years and...
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06 Feb 2012
About People Behind Off We Go! Avril Webster - The Author of the Off We Go! Series
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I love to travel and see new places, I also love to cook and I’m interested in nutrition. I’m into all the usual ‘girlie’ stuff like shoes, fashion and chocolate! I support Munster, the best rugby team in the world. View my LinkedIn profile. |
iPhone/iPad Apps:
Going on a Plane
Going to the Dentist
I heard about your story and I looked at your website. I have since ordered your books and they are excellent.
I have been teaching for twenty five years and...
"A delightful read aimed at teachers, parents, childminders... and a valuable resource" 
AT Program News has a list of 10 Apple iPhone/iPad Apps for Autism including the Off We Go! Going to the Dentist app.
"This set of books represents a valuable resource for parents and professionals concerned with children with special needs."
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...
"There is a clarity, brevity and fun element in these books which attracts the reader to them again and again. These books are favourites with the pupils in my class....
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