Can I tell you about Cerebral Palsy?

Download or read book Can I tell you about Cerebral Palsy? written by Marion Stanton and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Sophie - a girl with cerebral palsy (CP). Sophie invites readers to learn about CP from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is like to use a wheelchair to move around and assistive technology to communicate. She also introduces readers to some of her friends who have different forms of CP and explains that living with CP can sometimes be difficult, but there are many ways she is supported so that she can lead a full and happy life. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and professionals working with children with CP. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.