Illnesses, Syndromes, & Disabilities Books
Illnesses, Syndromes, & Disabilities Books
Allie Learns about Alzheimer's
This is the first book in the Special Family and Friends series, which was created to help children
Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities Terminology
This dictionary provides clear, concise, and reliable definitions of thousands of disorders, assessment
Germs Make Me Sick
By Melvin Berger, an easy to understand explanation of how bacteria and viruses affect the human body and how
The Girl With No Hair
Kelly looks back at her years of learning to live with alopecia areata, a disease that causes hair loss. This
Health Related Disorders in Children & Adolescents
By Leadelle Phelps, provides a discussion of medical conditions that result in educational, psychological,
Keeping A Secret
Why can't Jennifer play soccer or jump rope? Any child with a chronic disease will relate to this young girl
Patrick Learns About Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease enters Patrick's life when his much-loved neighbor, Mr. Jennings, is diagnosed. From this
Taking Arthritis to School
Children with arthritis often live with pain and decreased mobility. Eric's story helps other children
Taking Autism to School
This book educates children about autism, a complex and often misunderstood condition. Told by Angel, whose
Taking Cancer to School
When Max is diagnosed with leukemia, he tells his school friends about his condition: what it is, how it will
Taking Cerebral Palsy to School
Chad educates his classmates about his condition, cerebral palsy. He answers many questions that his
Taking Cystic Fibrosis to School
In this book, Jessie discusses her condition, cystic fibrosis, with her classmates. Even though she has
Taking Down Syndrome to School
Nick is a child with Down Syndrome. An appealing request for understanding and friendship. Nick's story helps
Taking Dyslexia to School
A young boy with dyslexia has trouble with his schoolwork and shares with the reader how difficult school has
Taking Seizure Disorders to School
This story dispels the myths and fears surrounding epilepsy in a positive, upbeat, and entertaining style
Taking Tourette Syndrome to School
Megan is a child with tourette syndrome. Her story will help other children understand that her tics are not
The Paper Chain
When Mom gets cancer all of the family's routines are disrupted, but with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation
Toilet Paper Flowers
Julia, who suffers from Crohn's disease, explains living with this chronic and sometimes debilitating illness