Toby is bright and curious, but sometimes the world of sound feels confusing. Instructions slip past, words get muddled, and noisy places make it hard to keep up. He worries that others might think he isn’t listening, even though he’s trying his very best.
With gentle support and creative tools, Toby learns ways to slow things down, ask for help, and build his confidence in a world full of sounds. Along the way, he discovers that his voice matters, and that needing extra time to process is more than okay.
Toby and the Slippery Sounds is a reassuring story about auditory processing, self-advocacy, and finding confidence in your own unique strengths.
✨ For parents, this story offers child-friendly strategies such as processing pauses, visual supports, auditory sequencing games, and confidence-building tools to support children with listening challenges.
Kim Harvey-Keddy is a dedicated Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Practitioner, published author, and passionate advocate for neurodivergent families. As co-founder of Inner Harmony Haven alongside her husband, Simon, she brings together professional expertise and lived experience to support families with warmth and insight.A mother of two neurodivergent adults, Kim has walked the complex path of diagnoses, education systems, and specialist appointments. During this journey she often felt helpless, wishing for practical tools to use at home in the moments her children needed her most. These experiences inspired her to create children's books that not only support emotional regulation, but also help young readers identify challenges, understand their traits, and feel grounded, acknowledged, and understood.Through Inner Harmony Haven, Kim is committed to empowering neurodivergent families-both parents and children. She teaches mindfulness, self-acceptance, and emotional regulation, blending creative arts therapy with practical strategies. Her approach provides families with tools to build resilience, restore balance, and create stronger connections in daily life.With a Bachelor of Applied Management, an Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management, and Certification in Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy, Kim combines knowledge of management with deep emotional insight. Her mission is to ensure that no parent feels alone, and that every child has access to the strategies and support they need to thrive.For more about her books and resources, visit www.innerharmonyhaven.com
