Kate Gaynor Boeken

This special education children's book has been designed to help kids with limited mobility to see the positive aspects that using a wheelchair can bring to their lives. Children with limited mobility can often feel somewhat isolated from their peers as a result of times in the past when they were excluded from certain activities. Through the experience of the main character, this book encourages children to look at their wheelchair as playing a positive rather than a negative role in their life. By reading this story with a young child, it also gives parents an opportunity to discuss any feelings of anxiety that their child may be feeling.

Focusing on the theme of friendship and understanding, the story follows Matthew as he navigates his feelings about his new classmate Simon, who has Autism/ASD. Initially unsure about befriending someone different, Matthew's perspective shifts during a school trip to the funfair. Beautifully illustrated by Caitriona Sweeney, this children's book serves as a valuable resource for parents and teachers in Ireland, promoting inclusivity and awareness of Autism among young children in mainstream schools.

It's Ben's 7th birthday, but he really doesn't want a birthday party When his friends surprise him, he then learns just how easy it is for everyone to join in the fun.