cerebral palsy

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cerebral palsy

Stick like glue

1992
Ronald has cerebral palsy and a knack for solving msyteries. After his brother Sam receives a threatening letter and phone call, the brothers work with their neighbor Susana to discover the truth behind a stamp theft that happened four year ago, in Ronald's room.

Lester's turn

1981
When 16-year-old Lester, himself a victim of cerebral palsy, takes his retarded friend from the hospital for the weekend, tragedy ensues, forcing Lester to examine the real meaning of their relationship.

Patrick and Emma Lou

1989
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.

Accidents of Nature

Read by Jenno Lamia
2006
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.

Eddie's blue-winged dragon

1990
A sixth-grader with cerebral palsy becomes the owner of a brass dragon which helps him out in some of the battles he faces due to his handicap.

Accidents of nature

2007
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.

Geri

1984
A young celebrity who has succeeded despite the handicap of cerebral palsy tells her story.

Danny and the merry-go-round

1988
Danny, who has cerebral palsy, is faced with another frustrating day at the playground watching the other children play, until a friendly gesture from another kid gives him an unexpected adventure and helps him feel better about himself.

Ellen's case

1995
When sixteen-year-old Ellen Gray finds herself attracted to the lawyer in charge of the malpractice case related to her four-year-old brother's cerebral palsy, she becomes involved in the trial and gains a new perspective on her own life and options for her future.

Cruise Control (Playaway)

A talented basketball player struggles to deal with the helplessness and anger that come from havin g a brother rendered completely dysfunctional by severe cerebral palsy and a father who deserted the family.

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