Off We Go

Off We Go! books prepare children for everyday experiences and improve language and social skills. They have proven to be of benefit for children with special needs and in particular autism, as well as any young child. The Off We Go! series supportskids to partake in activities that they might otherwise find overwhelming, decrease parent stress levels, while at the same time provide a valuable learning tool.

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The Off We Go! series was written by Avril Webster and illustrated by David Riley

People behind the Off We Go! Series

AVRIL WEBSTER – THE AUTHOR

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 in 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 RYLEY – THE ILLUSTRATOR

I’m David, and I’m honoured to have had the opportunity to work with Avril on the ‘Off We Go’ books. I was introduced to Avril through my neighbour, Sandra. Sandra’s daughter and Avril’s son were classmates at St Vincent’s Special School, Lisnagry, Limerick in Ireland. Avril was looking for someone to do artwork for her books, and Sandra thought I’d be just the fit. Turns out she was right, several months and coffee mornings later we had created the first 6 books.

After nine years of working in Illustration and Design, I decided to pursue other interests and I now am studying Computer Game Development at the University of Limerick.

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