Download or read book Completely Emme written by Justine Green and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Completely Emme" is a story about a little girl who learns to stand up for herself when others point out her differences. She teaches the children an important lesson about compassion and acceptance. This is the second book of Dr. Justine Green's award-winning series "Completely Me"
Download or read book Cerebral Palsy A Story written by Ilana Estelle and published by Reddoor Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living with cerebral palsy is enormously difficult. But what if you never knew you had it? This is the incredible story of Ilana Estelle. Born the second of premature twins, an hour apart, from a young age Ilana knew she was different, but for all the wrong reasons. A child of the 1960s, Ilana experienced first-hand the way that disability was, at the time, so often brushed under the carpet, not spoken about. Her constant physical and mental struggles made her feel isolated, alone, frustrated, and misunderstood... and it took 46 years for her to find out why. Part memoir, part motivational guide, this is Ilana's open and honest journey from an angry, confused child, knowing something was wrong, not knowing what was wrong, what her disability was, or that there was a diagnosis--to the "real" her--a courageous woman using her experiences and lessons to create inspiring messages about mental and physical health, resilience and change.
Download or read book Nathan s Wish written by Laurie Lears and published by Albert Whitman. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nathan lives next door to Miss Sandy, a raptor rehabilitator. Nathan wishes he could help Miss Sandy with some of her chores, but he is confined to his wheelchair because of cerebral palsy. Then Fire, an owl with a broken wing, comes to Miss Sandy.
Download or read book Unbeatable written by Shikhi Sharma and published by Sristhi Publishers & Distributors. This book was released on 2021-11-08 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God gives responsibilities to those who have the ability to fulfil them. I feel I am one of those blessed ones. When one of Ajay’s twin sons Tapasvi is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, he is perplexed. Even though his path is filled with obstacles, he is determined to go to the ends of the world to make Tapasvi’s dreams come true. Thus begins a journey where Ajay and his family go through a series of experiences which equip them to understand the intricacies of cerebral palsy and support Tapasvi through thick and thin. Unbeatable captures the life experiences of a young dreamer and a devoted father as they find their way through a highly sceptical society. The book also shares anecdotes from medical professionals, special educators and several others.
Download or read book Trapped written by Fran Macilvey and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living in the Belgian Congo with her husband in the 1960s, Fran’s mother became pregnant with a daughter. However, right after she gave birth in the hospital, she felt strange. Unbeknownst to anyone, another daughter was on the way, but before anybody responded, an hour had passed. Because of the delay, Fran was born with cerebral palsy. Growing up with her siblings in Africa, Fran always felt different. When everyone else was playing and having fun, she would watch and wish she could join in. After the family moved to Scotland and Fran grew older, her hurt turned into anger, self-hatred, and suicidal depression. Then one day, someone looked at her and saw a woman to love, and that was the start of her journey to self-acceptance. Fran has written the painful truth about her life to help readers understand how disabled adults really feel. In her revealing account, she shows just how hard it is to maintain the appearance of a “normal” life. More importantly, out of her million and one mistakes have come lessons in real acceptance, peace, and joy, which she would like to share with her readers.
Download or read book My Friend Suhana written by Shaila Abdullah and published by Loving Healing Press. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While volunteering with her mother at a community center, a seven-year-old girl befriends Suhana, also seven, whose cerebral palsy makes it difficult for her to communicate or control her movements. Includes facts about cerebral palsy.
Download or read book The Amazing Edie Eckhart written by Rosie Jones and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-08-05 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sparky middle-grade series from TV comedian Rosie Jones. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and DORK DIARIES. 'Fresh, funny and ultra cool' - Jacqueline Wilson Hello! My name is Edie Eckhart and I'm eleven years old. I'm a little bit different. I have a disability called cerebral palsy, so I talk slowly and fall over a lot. It's never really bothered me because I've never known anything else. Edie Eckhart is Excited with a capital E to start secondary school with her best friend Oscar - the fish to her chips, the bananas to her custard. But when she and Oscar are put into different tutor groups on their first day, Edie is devastated. Who will play secret hangman with her in class? Who will she eat sausage rolls with? But while she's plotting her reunion with Oscar, she accidentally gets cast as the lead in the school play. As Edie discovers a passion for performance, she also finds new friendships, talents, and dreams. After all, it's easy to shine on and off the stage when you're Amazing with a capital A. 'This book is as funny and warm as a sausage roll. I loved it!' Jenny McLachlan, author of Land of Roar 'Enjoyable and uplifting. Everyone needs an Edie Eckhart in their lives.' Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G
Download or read book Cerebral Palsy written by Freeman Miller and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2006-05-08 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a child has a health problem, parents want answers. But when a child has cerebral palsy, the answers don't come quickly. A diagnosis of this complex group of chronic conditions affecting movement and coordination is difficult to make and is typically delayed until the child is eighteen months old. Although the condition may be mild or severe, even general predictions about long-term prognosis seldom come before the child's second birthday. Written by a team of experts associated with the Cerebral Palsy Program at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, this authoritative resource provides parents and families with vital information that can help them cope with uncertainty. Thoroughly updated and revised to incorporate the latest medical advances, the second edition is a comprehensive guide to cerebral palsy. The book is organized into three parts. In the first, the authors describe specific patterns of involvement (hemiplegia, diplegia, quadriplegia), explain the medical and psychosocial implications of these conditions, and tell parents how to be effective advocates for their child. In the second part, the authors provide a wealth of practical advice about caregiving from nutrition to mobility. Part three features an extensive alphabetically arranged encyclopedia that defines and describes medical terms and diagnoses, medical and surgical procedures, and orthopedic and other assistive devices. Also included are lists of resources and recommended reading.
Download or read book If at Birth You Don t Succeed written by Zach Anner and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-03-08 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the unlikely but not unlucky story of a man who couldn't safely open a bag of Skittles, but still became a fitness guru with fans around the world. Born two months early, underweight and under-prepared for life, Anner entered the world with cerebral palsy and an uncertain future. So how did this hairless mole-rat of a boy blossom into a viral internet sensation? He lives by the mantra when life gives you wheelchair, make lemonade-- and shares his fumbles with unflinching honesty and characteristic charm.
Download or read book Taking Cerebral Palsy to School written by Mary Elizabeth Anderson and published by Jayjo Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations and simple text help children understand what cerebral palsy is and how it can be dealt with.
Download or read book Someone Like Me written by John W. Quinn and published by History Publishing Company LLC. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I was born with cerebral palsy. In spite of partial paralysis, two different sized feet, and the inability to walk prior to the age of four, I still was able to not only find employment, but retired at the age of forty after a highly successful twenty-year career in a major corporation: the United States Navy. I did it all while keeping my condition a complete secret out of a deep desire to be treated just like everyone else. "In Someone Like Me: An Unlikely Story of Challenge and Triumph Over Cerebral Palsy" I describe what it is like to live with a handicap -- a life filled with pain, laughter and love. "I wrote this book to give hope to the millions of people struggling with muscular disorders who fight to make it through every day. It is also for the parents who lie awake at night and wonder what the future holds for their children -- those who resist leaving the house for fear of being laughed at because they are different. Decades later, I can still remember that laughter. "With a little luck and lots of hard work and determination to succeed despite overwhelming odds, sometimes we can indeed achieve what seems impossible."
Download or read book Emily Included written by Kathleen McDonnell and published by Second Story Press. This book was released on 2011-10-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story of Emily Eaton. Born with severe cerebral palsy, Emily and her family had to fight for her right to go to school with non-disabled children in a regular classroom. Their fight, which began at a time when children with CP were segregated, was groundbreaking. Unwilling to take no for an answer, Emily's fight would take her all the way to the Supreme Court. Eventually victorious, Emily's story makes her an amazing role model for children everywhere - whether they are living with a disability or not.
Download or read book Xander s Cerebral Palsy Superpowers written by Lori Yarborough and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kayla s Dream written by Theresa Hudson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-08-18 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kayla Grisholm is a 22 year old fourth year, bright and witty Information and Media Studies student looking forward to a promising career as a radio announcer. She yearns for people to ‘see Kayla first’, and not her purple sports wheelchair or the Dynavox Speech Synthesizer that she uses to cover up her speech impediment. She dreams of Jerome. Track and field star Jerome Carter, hot, sexy and athletic; a fourth year Engineering student is her best friend. Why he doesn’t see her ‘for who she really is’ boggles her mind. She’s loved him since the first day they met. Radio broadcasting director, Marc Sanderson - geeky, yet brilliant, able to design or modify anything that will make Kayla’s life easier - secretly loves her. He has never seen her disability; he doesn’t hear her speech impediment. He hears music from her lips. But Jerome has a past of his own. And when the past meets the present, Kayla is crushed and Marc quickly steps in to help her pick up the pieces. A near drowning, a near-death emergency surgery, and a crushing event in Punta Cana are about all that Kayla can take in her last year of university. It is a year of love, fun, passion, joy and heartache. It is a year of sharing each other’s dreams – perhaps none of them greater than Kayla’s Dream. This romance novel allows the reader to experience adventures and setbacks from the perspective of a young woman born with cerebral palsy. Kayla is beautiful, funny, and loves life. She embraces challenging adventures with her friends, despite her physical limitations. She is determined and resilient and will stop at nothing to fulfill her dreams. She will stop at nothing until she has Jerome.
Download or read book Completely Me written by Dr Justine Green and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-13 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely Me is a story about a little girl who never noticed there was something different about herself until others pointed it out. When she decides to stand up for herself, she teaches the townspeople an important lesson about acceptance.
Download or read book Children with Cerebral Palsy written by Elaine Geralis and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The future is brighter then ever for children with cerebral palsy -- the most common developmental disability among young people today. With advances in medicine, early intervention, and therapy, these children can maximise their potential and lead healthy, rewarding lives. But perhaps the most important influence of all comes from parents who provide constant support and encouragement. This is essential reading for all parents who want to learn about cerebral palsy and how it will affect their child and family.
Download or read book I m Just Like You But Different A Story about Living with Cerebral Palsy written by Christine E. Staple Ebanks and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-23 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fun and interactive children's book introduces Nathan, a young boy with cerebral palsy (CP), who lives with his family in Kingston, Jamaica. When he was in kindergarten, his mother wrote this story and read it to his classmates during Reading Circle in his class. The story was a hit and quickly became the # 1 requested book for reading circle every week for the entire school year. It opened the way for Nathan to experience one of the most engaging and enjoyable school years. We are now sharing this story with you with the goal to help you to introduce young children to others who may have disabilities - how to relate, play, and interact with children like Nathan. We also hope this story inspires you to write and publish your own story about your child with special needs.