cerebral palsy

"Idiot. Freak. Retard." Imagine being called these words every day of your life. Imagine having no friends because think that you're stupid. Imagine having people bully you because you are "different." Imagine people staring, pointing, whispering, behind your back; thinking you can't understand them. Well, guess what? I do understand. I have had to deal with all of this since I was little, and it's about time other people knew. My name is Lucy, and I'm 16 years old. I have cerebral palsy, and this is my story. Told from the perspective of diary entries, this story tells of the difficulties and struggles a disabled teen has during her quest to be "normal." However, maybe being normal isn't the best thing after all.

The personal narrative of Ruben Gallego, the grandson of the secretary general of the Spanish Communist Party, who spent much of his life in orphanages, hospitals, and old-age homes because he was afflicted with cerebral palsy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.