Don't Call Me Special
A First Look at Disability
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Are there kids in your life who need a comforting and reassuring way to learn about physical disabilities? This is the perfect book and will show the grit that is shown when people with a physical disabilities or special needs live happy and full lives.
Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:
- questions and concerns about physical disabilities
- information about special equipment that is available to help
- a helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselor
- a whole series of books for children to explore emotional issues
The A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.
About this Author
Pat Thomas is a trained psychotherapist, naturopath and journalist. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the USA, she now works in the field of child development and writes for various publications including Practical Parenting".
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Format: Trade paperback
Series: A First Look at...Series
Pages: 32
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 2002-05-01
Reviews
"Children have questions and concerns when it comes to physical disabilities, and "Don�t Call Me Special" answers many of them in a tasteful and reassuring way. Kids can learn about types of disabilities, the equipment used to help overcome those disabilities, and how long and fruitful lives are still open to people with disabilities."
--Orange County Register, www.ocregister.com
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