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Draw-along Tidy Tim is an activity-based picture book written for children with OCD, which encourages them to interact with the story in a creative way ¿ through writing, drawing, scrap booking, collage and activities, and so relate to Tidy Tim¿s thoughts, feelings, behaviours and experiences.
List of contents
- Instructions for Practitioners, Parents and Carers
- Draw-along Tidy Tim
About the author
Dr Louise Lightfoot is an Educational and Child Psychologist working with children and young people aged 0-25. She holds a BA in Educational Studies, MEd in the Psychology of Education and doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology. Louise has worked in a variety of settings ranging from mainstream schools to secure units and psychiatric facilities, and has a special interest in working to empower at risk or ‘hard to reach’ groups. As a person who suffers with Ehlers Danlos, stroke and dyslexia, she has a first-hand understanding of the frustrations and difficulties that accompany a specific physical or learning difficulty.
Catherine Hicks is an East Yorkshire artist, illustrator, wife and mother. She spent 13 years as a Registered Veterinary Nurse before injury and chronic illnesses lead to her creative hobby becoming therapy. When Catherine and Louise were introduced, it was obvious they were kindred spirits and from there the Get to Know Me Series was born.
Summary
Draw-along Tidy Tim is an activity-based picture book written for children with OCD, which encourages them to interact with the story in a creative way – through writing, drawing, scrap booking, collage and activities, and so relate to Tidy Tim’s thoughts, feelings, behaviours and experiences.
