Keeping Families at the Center of Health Care
Born without arms or legs below his elbows and knees, Kyle Maynard excels as a champion athlete, inspirational speaker, college student, and male model. “No Excuses” is his inspirational autobiography.
Mandy’ s crusade to assure fair treatment of her stuffed tiger includes a message of insuring fair treatment for her as well when she cannot enter a store in her wheelchair. Written in English and Spanish. Ages 4 and up. La cruzada de Mandy para garantizar un trato justo a su tigre de peluche incluye… More No Fair To Tigers (No es justo para los tigres)
Not So Different offers a humorous, relatable, and refreshingly honest glimpse into Shane Burcaw’s life. Shane tackles many of the mundane and quirky questions that he’s often asked about living with a disability, and shows readers that he’s just as approachable, friendly, and funny as anyone else. Shane Burcaw was born with a rare disease… More Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability
Oliver Octopus only has five arms, but it doesn’t bother him! Young children with any kind of “disability” or “differences” will enjoy reading about Oliver’s adventures above the sea, and how, through his determination and positive attitude, he corrects the misconceptions other people have about physical challenges. Ages 4 and up.
Little movers run, climb, crawl or jump – everybody loves to move! Fast or slow, up or down, alone or with our friends! Carol Thompson’s exquisite illustrations allow us to share and explore the struggles, achievements and sheer delight of children learning to manage and explore early movement challenges. This board book is a perfect… More One, Two, Three Run
Despite his excitement over walking with a new walker, three-year-old Patrick finds it isn’t easy and becomes discouraged until his new friend, six-year-old Emma Lou who has spina bifida, helps him discover something important about himself. Ages 3 and up.
Jealous of her sister’s royal treatment as she sits in her wheelchair, Patty Jean tries out the convenience and discovers life in a wheelchair is no fun at all. Ages 8 and up.
Parenting a child who has a physical disability can be challenging. This book is based on real-life experience, it will help you handle many facet of raising child, including: finding the right health professionals, boosting your child’s confidence and self-esteem, developing a proper support team you can trust, dealing with hospitalizations and emergencies, handling medical equipment at… More Raising A Child Who Has A Physical Disability
Dr. Thompson discusses how to cope with the initial diagnosis of a neuromuscular disorder and then suggests ways to get beyond the shock, numbness, and anger that may occur. She describes each of the principal diseases giving the history, signs and symptoms, the usual course, outcome, genetics, and any possible treatments. Subsequent chapters offer advice… More Raising A Child With A Neuromuscular Disorder: A Guide For Parents, Grandparents, Friends, and Professionals
This is a modern day twist on the old classic, this story conveys lessons in hard work, determination and a positive attitude as Red Riding Hood beat out the Big Bad Wolf in her wheelchair. Ages 4 and up.
Rescue thought he’d grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog, it’s the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he’s better suited to being a service dog, he’s worried that he’s not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way… More Rescue and Jessica
“Once upon a time, there were three bears: a great big papa bear, a middle-sized mama bear, and a baby bear who used a wheelchair to get around. They lived in the forest in a house that had ramps instead of steps for baby bear…”. So begins this perennial favorite children’s story with a ‘special-needs’… More Rolling Along With Goldilocks And The Three Bears
Taylor and Tyler are twin brothers and best friends. But the twins are different in one significant way: Taylor has cerebral palsy, while Tyler does not. Through Taylor’s eyes we see how much effort he must expend to strengthen his legs, which are weak. He explains how valuable his new wheelchair is because it helps him maneuver more… More Rolling Along: The Story Of Taylor And His Wheelchair
This is a story to help children learn about disability and inclusion. Roxy lives in the forest with her three best friends, who she loves to visit and play games with. Roxy is in a wheelchair, so sometimes it is harder for her to go to the same places and play the same games as… More Roxy the Raccoon
Photographs depict a day in the life of Sam doing her daily exercises, to using a stander, to playing basketball with her friends. Great tool to use and talk to young children about children with physical disabilities. Ages 4 and up.
This book discusses the causes and treatment of Dwarfism, as well as the challenges of living in a world where “bigger” is thought to be “better”. A discussion of how Dwarfism have been portrayed in folklore and literature is also included.
Teach diversity and tolerance to young readers, and help them understand and appreciate those children who have health differences. Colorful photos show kids with braces enjoying activities with their peers.
This book explains the benefits and expectations of hippotherapy, and shares the life changing impact horses can offer people who are experiencing a variety of challenges. It explores the roles of instructors, physical therapists, and the horses. It explains therapeutic riding and different activities including carriage driving, vaulting and educational interactions.
With his signature acerbic wit and hilarious voice, twenty-something author, blogger, and entrepreneur Shane Burcaw is back with an essay collection about living a full life in a body that many people perceive as a tragedy. From anecdotes about first introductions where people patted him on the head instead of shaking his hand, to stories… More Strangers Assume My Girlfriend Is My Nurse
What are some of the uses for forearm crutches? See how Deborah uses hers. Persistence and inspiration shines through in Deborah’s adventures with her friends. Even with a physical disability learn how Deborah helps her friends by using her forearm crutches. Ages 5 and up.