To Huaa Yon

Can stories work even for Children with Special Needs? Will Children with profound or severe Special Needs understand stories? Can Stories work as a coping tool for Children with Special Needs? Or do they have the power of catering to their sensory needs? Can they just be used as a technique for the modification of undesirable behaviors? Or are they a potential tool to HELP them reach their full potential? To Huaa Yon is first of its kind podcast that is here to empower Special Needs Educators, Teachers, Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Storytellers, Parents, and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs in tapping into the powerful world of stories to help them reach their real potential. On this podcast, host Sharlie Wason shares useful and easy techniques, resources, and stories and accompanies you on your journey of helping Children with Special Needs with communication, social, emotional, sensory, or academic difficulties. Subscribe/Follow the podcast if your heart beats for someone with Special Needs! **About the Host:** Sharlie Wason is a Mother, an innovative Teacher, Edupreneur, and Founder of To Huaa Yon, an academic and therapeutic support company for children with Special Needs. She is also a Polyglot and a natural story-weaver ever since she was a little girl. A cherished ex-Lecturer (with M.Phil. and All India Rank 1 in NET with JRF) and a distinguished ex-Bureaucrat, at present she is a passionate Rehabilitation Professional (with a specialized Degree in Autism Spectrum Disorder), whose heart beats for children with Special Needs. An eternal learner, Sharlie is also certified in:- - Storytelling (India) - Writing Therapeutic Stories (Australia) - Storytelling in Special Needs Classrooms (Singapore) - Using Social and Emotional Learning in Classrooms (The Teacher Foundation) - Narrative Therapy (India) - Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (U.K.) - Child & Adolescent Mental Health (India) **Connect with the host at:** LinkedIn:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharlie-wason-3095091b8/ Youtube:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAhguwd3z6L9y1Bb_OkFIXw EMail:- tohuaayon@gmail.com

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…And Then There’s Therapeutic Storytelling

There is a story out there for every heart. And not just any story but the right story that will connect with that particular heart. All stories are therapeutic but to know which story will work for which listener, you need to be present and mindful. One should pay attention to the needs of the listener and understand things that are said as well as unsaid. In today’s episode of To Huaa Yon, Sharlie Wason discusses how therapeutic storytelling can help children to restore a feeling of wholeness ...

Feb 09, 2023•43 min

(Hi)story Of Storytelling

Storytelling is an ancient art that has existed since the beginning of humankind. Originally, stories were used as a way to warn others about dangers or to teach moral lessons. Over time, storytelling evolved and became a way to entertain others. Today, there are many different types of storytelling, from books and movies to plays and songs. No matter the form, storytelling is a powerful way to connect with others and create lasting memories. In today's episode of To Huaa Yon , Sharlie Wason dis...

Sep 22, 2022•44 min

The Storyteller in Your Mirror

We all have a storyteller inside of us, just waiting to be let out. It can also make you question your own beliefs and perspectives, challenge your assumptions, and open your mind to new possibilities. In short, Stories have the ability to change the way we see the world. In the very first episode of To Huaa Yon, your host Sharlie Wason, is here to show how knowingly or unknowingly we all tell the stories. And more importantly how it affects the people around us especially children with special ...

Aug 18, 2022•33 min

This is the To Huaa Yon Podcast

Welcome to this podcast where our endeavor is to create a space of learning, fun and togetherness where you can find enriching resources and stories for children with special needs. We are here to empower Special Needs Educators, Teachers, Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Storytellers, Parents, and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs in tapping into the powerful world of therapeutic stories to help them reach their real potential. Follow the podcast and tune in on Fridays for new episodes! R...

Aug 04, 2022•2 min

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