cerebral palsy

"Gives readers a look into the lives and abilities of people who have cerebral palsy, as well as the challenges they face"--Amazon.

Eighteen for the three hundred twenty-seventh time, Prince Rhen despairs of breaking the curse that turns him into a beast at the end of each day until feisty Harper enters his life.

"Considered by many to be mentally retarded, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time"--Provided by publisher.

Explores cerebral palsy and how to manage it.

"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.