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A First Look At: Disability: Don't Call Me Special Pat Thomas

A First Look At: Disability: Don't Call Me Special By Pat Thomas

A First Look At: Disability: Don't Call Me Special by Pat Thomas


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Summary

Looks at disability from the perspective of the disabled child, their families and helpers. This book acknowledges that it can be very frustrating to be disabled in a world built for the able-bodied. It also looks at the range of emotions which a disabled child may feel, as well as the sometimes complex feelings of people around them.

A First Look At: Disability: Don't Call Me Special Summary

A First Look At: Disability: Don't Call Me Special by Pat Thomas

This book looks at disability mainly from the perspective of the disabled child, their families and helpers. However, it will also be relevant to able-bodied children, giving them a platform to better understand and learn to support the disabled children around them. While the overall tone is positive, the book acknowledges that it can be very frustrating to be disabled in a world built for the able-bodied. It looks at the full range of emotions which a disabled child may feel, as well as the sometimes complex feelings of people around them. This is a sensitive book, beautifully illustrated by Lesley Harker.

A First Look At: Disability: Don't Call Me Special Reviews

This picture book introduces key concepts and ideas about disability in an accessible and imaginative way... Issues such as preconceptions, forms of disability, types of school, learning disabilities and attitudes towards disability are explored using a gentle but effective style. -- Booktrusted 20021001

About Pat Thomas

Pat Thomas is a trained psychotherapist, Naturopath, journalist and mother. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the USA, she now works in the field of women's health and child development and writes for various publications including Practical Parenting. Her book 'MY Bees: My Family's Changing' was the winner of The English 4-11 Awards.

Additional information

GOR001537074
9780750235563
075023556X
A First Look At: Disability: Don't Call Me Special by Pat Thomas
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hachette Children's Group
2002-05-16
32
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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