cerebral palsy

"Details the story of Sydney, a young girl with cerebral palsy. Readers, many of whom are unlikely to be familiar with this neurological disorder, follow her as she partakes in a number of activities, such as reading and going to school, with an emphasis on how these activities are modified to suit her"--Provided by publisher.

Karen A. Gorr was born in 1937 and developed debilitating physical challenges shortly thereafter due to a prolonged illness. Her mother was a single parent with another disabled child and no familial support. When her mother became ill, she placed her children in an institution for the ?feeble-minded? since no other facilities stepped up to help. Karen spent 10 years of her childhood there, and she constantly longed to escape the abuse, isolation, hunger, and neglect. A Life of Triumph is Ms. Gorr?s story of how her own determination, grit, stubbornness, and a sense of humor ? and the help of friends and professionals ? enabled her to find a life beyond an institution. She shares her transformation from a ?limp rag doll? into a scholarship student, teacher, public speaker, board member, and advocate for those with mental and physical disabilities. Along the way, Ms. Gorr learns to forgive those who caused her so much suffering, and she?s blessed with what she calls the ?ultimate gift? ? her own perfect daughter who has made the whole journey worthwhile.

A young girl named Sydney tells what her life is like with cerebral palsy and how she likes doing all the same things other kids do, even with her disability.

Seventeen-year-old Amy has cerebral palsy, speaks with an electronic speech computer, and uses adult aides. In her last year of high school, Amy decides to hire a peer to help her make friends. OCD-suffering Matthew becomes her peer helper and the two develop an unlikely friendship that leads to love.

"Aaron Philip's memoir chronicles his extraordinary journey from happy baby in Antigua to confident teen artist in New York City"--Provided by publisher.

Having always prided herself on blending in with "normal" people despite her cerebral palsy, seventeen-year-old Jean begins to question her role in the world while attending a summer camp for children with disabilities.

Tells a story from the perspective of fourteen-year-old Shawn McDaniel, who is stricken with cerebral palsy and physically disabled; and transmits his feelings when he cannot communicate to a father who feels he must put an end to Shawn's suffering.