Stacy Shaneyfelt

Ace The Aardvark Freezes His Fears of Textures: How To ACE Self-Control, Cope With Sensory Processing Challenges, and Gain Confidence Stacy Shaneyfelt

Do your kids or students struggle with daily fears and resistance to change, especially phobias related to textures and sensory issues? Are you ready to explore a colorful, sensitive, and engaging book with a relatable character to promote acceptance, inclusion, and discussion of special needs like OCD, ADHD, anxiety, autism, Asperger's syndrome, and other sensory challenges?
Let adorable Ace be your guide and hero with an unforgettable adventure in Namibia's Damaraland. Ace will model how to ACE sensory fears and simple ways to empower readers for developing grit, resilience, patience, and life skills today! In particular, he'll show how to proactively and mindfully cope with sensory issues with his aardvark antics and fun themes of humor, love, family, friendship, self-acceptance, art therapy, patience, confidence, and perseverance. While the book is designed for everyone, it's especially useful for those who face issues with body-focused repetitive behavior disorders (BFRBs).
Plus, packed full of stunning art and touches of comedy, this book boldly addresses sensory challenges and common fears of textures, thus breaking barriers when discussing special needs. Using kid-friendly language and socioemotional lessons, Stacy's Shaneyfelt, a mother, educator, and author, uses her world travels and parenting experiences to deliver a unique and important story, Ace The Aardvark Freezes His Fears of Textures: How To ACE Self-Control, Cope With Sensory Processing Challenges, and Gain Confidence.

Besides educating readers about sensory challenges, the book further offers cultural insights, animal facts, and self-advocacy techniques. Since her own child faces special sensory needs, the author aims for this book to promote awareness, inclusion, and activism.
Here's what to expect in this unique and groundbreaking book: Gorgeous illustrations by a renowned artist to contextualize Namibia's Damaraland setting. Easy ways to apply negative thought stops to freeze anxiety. Kid-friendly tips on how to use art to cope with anxiety and fears. Clear examples of what the feelings versus facts game is and how to integrate itAmazing socioemotional lessons to cultivate mindfulnessA free gift of 10 family literacy activities and boredom bustersGrab your virtual ticket to Namibia today and change your life the Ace way with this enjoyable book! Click the Buy Now button!