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would go along with this list. I’d love to know of anymore out there.
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List of books for kids about Special Needs/Disabilities GIMP: When Life Deals You a Crappy Hand, You Can Fold - or
You Can Play by
Mark Zupan, Tim Swanson This autobiography by Murderball star, Mark Zupan is a great read. The no-BS story telling is quick to the point and his twisted sense of humor is a treat. Mark shares every aspect of his life before, during and after the accident that left him paralyzed. Read how his love of sports and music saved his life. by
Ron Koertge An
unlikely match, two high school kids team up to struggle through adolescence
One’s a pothead; the other has a mild form of Cerebral Palsy. Ben’s trying to
get out from his overprotective grandmother; Colleen’s trying to keep from
spiraling downward into teenage loser-dom. by
Ben Mikaelsen Story
of a man, with severe Cerebral Palsy, born in the 20’s who was left in an
institution as a toddler. Sad story for the most part, except when another
patient befriends him, and until a young boy, Trevor becomes involved much
later in Petey’s life. by
Michael J. Fox Life
after Spin City and how he began his foundation for Parkinson’s. A lot has
changed since Lucky Man but Michael is still finding joy in the challenges of
progressing Parkinson’s. One moment Michael’s an actor next, he’s a political
activist. and Michael
writes how he reached stardom from his working-class family background, and
how he came to terms with Parkinson’s. Tells about the many steps, denial,
anger and fear that he had to overcome. Shows the complete transformation,
from a Hollywood celebrity, to a man who has brought much needed attention to
this disease. and by
Christopher Reeve Paralyzed
in a horseback riding accident, he retells the feeling he had and how he
chooses to overcome. From boyhood to acting student, he recalls the people and
experiences along the way. Really gets personal about what his physique faced
when dealing with injury. Shows how he made a difference for others with SCI. by
Ron Jones Through
a camp counselor eyes at a summer camp for kids with disabilities. Very
descriptive and thought provoking. Counselor learn that there’s more than
meets the eye, kids just want a chance to be kids…no matter how trapped they
may seem. No Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became
a Champion in Wrestling and in Life by
Kyle Maynard Follows
his wrestling career to emphasize how he copes with his disability. His
parents never gave up on him and supported whatever he wanted to do. Even when
he wanted to try and play football. Why I Burned My Book and Other Essays on Disability by
Paul K. Longmore The New Disability History: American Perspectives by
Paul Longmore Parallel Play: Growing Up with Undiagnosed Asperger's by
Tim Page by
Lucy Grealy by Nancy Mairs
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Carlana Stone Lawson by David Wroblewski The Squeaky Wheel- An Unauthorized Autobiography By Brian Shaughnessy |
The Diving Bell
and the Butterfly Jesse’s
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