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Sonja has written an incredibly practical book about a concern most parents wrestle with: ensuring their child is ready for school. This is an issue that confronts most parents before their child starts school, but is most certainly amplified for families with children with unique needs. Sonja combines simple, realistic advice that parents crave and her work is underpinned by her comprehensive experience as a former teacher and as a mum. Sonja has a thorough understanding of the latest research and science about child development and balances this with personal stories and anecdotes interspersed throughout the book. This is a must-read for all parents and early childhood educators embarking on the journey of preparing children for school.

Dr Kristy Goodwin, Digital Health and Wellbeing Speaker, Researcher, author and mum

As a mother of three, all with unique needs of their own, and a primary teacher of 30 years, I can relate to this sensitive and realistic book. Sonja has thoroughly covered the many aspects and concerns about your child starting school from a parents point of view. She has given suggestions of how to deal with so many situations in a humorous, sensible and practical way. Personal and professional anecdotes throughout the book add a personal and very real touch to what can be a traumatic and deeply stressful time of life for all parents, and especially for those with sensitive and unique needs. A thoroughly enjoyable, informative and practical read. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to any parent of a child that is starting school.

Tracey Nicholls, Primary Teacher

Sonja Walker is a dynamo and this book not only reflects her years of service to kids and families, but also her personal integrity and passion for representing families whose voices are rarely heard. Readers of School Ready will benefit from the commonsense wisdom of this hard-working professional who is an amazing source of knowledge for Australian parents.

Mary Klarica, Speech Pathologist

As a teacher, I wish every parent could read Sonja Walkers book School Ready before their child starts school. School Ready is an invaluable resource for families and preschool and school staff because it is clear, concise and comprehensive. It addresses some of the issues that arent often spoken about at orientation days, and provides parents and carers with the encouragement they need to be a strong and sensible advocate for their child not only in their first year of school, but for their entire educational journey. Sonja Walker just gets kids and families. Her wealth of experience in education, coupled with her ability to share her knowledge in a warm and compassionate way, is second to none.

Vickie Dean, Primary Teacher

As a teacher and a mum of four kids I know first-hand how passionate Sonja is about giving every child the opportunity to be the best they can be. Her book offers practical advice that is easy to read and gives parents the encouragement they need to be successful advocates for their children as they navigate their way through the school years.

Lisa Neate, Learning Support Teacher

Here is a book that deals with the realities of choosing a school. It demystifies the sometimes secret school business processes that cloud our decision making and shows parents how we can best navigate the sometimes daunting road of education for our children.

Sonja provides clear facts for many situations we may find ourselves in as parents, but more importantly, speaks from personal experience, which has given her real insight into the struggles of parents of students with varying needs, and the challenge faced during the crucial periods of a childs early school life.

Sonja nails every point with clarity and a genuine love of what is best for any student/child, but especially for the sensitive or diverse student/child.

An accessible book for any parent but also any school that wants to ensure they provide the best for their yearly intake of new students. Her explanations of various areas we as parents and teachers are often concerned about are clear, concise and easily understood. The strategies are effective, and manageable.

Henrietta Stathopoulos, Education Officer Drama, Sydney Catholic Schools Performing Arts

This book is a practical, no holds barred guide. It will help you not only help get your child ready for school, but help you to be ready also. You can use the book to reflect on areas that you may not have thought about while walking you through the things that are bothering you. Sonjas use of stories from families as well as teachers shares personal insights that are personal and immensely valuable. I think that families, intervention services and schools alike should look at ways to use it.

Kerry Dominish, Early Childhood Interventionist, Speech Pathologist

For years, Ive been looking for a high-quality school readiness resource to share with parents of sensitive children, and from now on, this excellent book will be the one that I recommend to all of the families I work with. School Ready is an invaluable tool to guide parents through the important and stressful time of school selection and transition. Sonja Walkers helpful advice echoes the sentiment of clinical supports I provide in psychology consultations with families, so I am thrilled that this invaluable resource will be available to all Australian families. The wisdom and guidance Sonja shares in School Ready is essential reading for parents and professionals alike.

Caroline de Fina, child psychologist, Founder, Best Start Clinic

First published in 2018 by Sonja Walker

Sonja Walker 2018

ISBN: 978-1-9256486-4-5

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All inquiries should be made to the author.

A catalogue entry for this book is available from the National Library of Australia.

Project management and text design by Michael Hanrahan Publishing Cover design by Peter Reardon

The paper this book is printed on is certified as environmentally friendly.

Disclaimer

The material in this publication is of the nature of general comment only, and does not represent professional advice. It is not intended to provide specific guidance for particular circumstances and it should not be relied on as the basis for any decision to take action or not take action on any matter which it covers. Readers should obtain professional advice where appropriate, before making any such decision. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the author and publisher disclaim all responsibility and liability to any person, arising directly or indirectly from any person taking or not taking action based on the information in this publication.

CONTENTS

FOREWORD

It is both an honour and a privilege to be asked to write a foreword for this book.

I first met Sonja a few years ago when trying to find therapists who could help my children, who both have unique needs and needed more support within the school environment and at home. In that time, I have grown to respect Sonja for the incredible wealth of knowledge she has, as well as her passion and drive for helping not just the hundreds (if not thousands) of children who come through her doors every year, but their parents as well.

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