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The following books are recommended by the Child Life Council for disabilities issues:
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Special Kind of Parenting : Meeting the... Julia Darnell Good and Joyce Good Reis Providing insights into the problems and rewards of parenting handicapped children, this book guides parents through the early days of acceptance and gives them the encouragement and reassurance they need to live with and love a handicapped child. |
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Little Tree : A Story for Children With... Joyce C. Mills This well-written account of a tree whose limbs are damaged by a storm addresses many issues that young patients with altered body image may face. Carefully emphasized is the need for family support, honesty, and coping methods. (The note for parents at the end of the book describes how to help children use guided imagery and breathing techniques.) |
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Special People, Special Ways Arlene Maguire Wonderfully-written rhyming book that helps children to understand: what a person can do is less important than how they try, and how they care about others. Addresses several "disabilities" and includes positive images of cartoon children with these disabilities. |
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My Brother, Matthew M. Thompson The story of how David interacts with his brother Matthew, who was born with disabilities, and requires special treatment. |
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Howie Helps Himself Joan Fassler A story that helps explain what it is like to be physically handicapped. It helps children become familiar with children who are handicapped. It discusses the frustrations and victories that Howie overcomes with his handicap. A classic book. |