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Eight teenagers describe the impact their physical disabilities have made on their lives. Three of the youths use wheelchairs because…
of injuries. Others deal with blindness, deafness, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and rheumatoid arthritis. For grades 6-9Out of the fog: treatment options and coping strategies for adult attention deficit disorder
By Suzanne Levert, Kevin Murphy, Kevin R Murphy. 1995
The authors define adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) as a treatable neurobiological disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and…
oftentimes, hyperactivity. They explain the diagnosis and treatment and describe techniques for coping with the effects of ADD using diet, exercise, relaxation, and organizational toolsHeads Up: Changing Minds on Mental Health (Orca Issues #4)
By Melanie Siebert. 2020
? “Informative, diverse, and highly engaging; a much-needed addition to the realm of mental health.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Featuring real-life…
stories of people who have found hope and meaning in the midst of life’s struggles, Heads Up: Changing Minds on Mental Health is the go-to guide for teenagers who want to know about mental health, mental illness, trauma and recovery. For too long, mental health problems have been kept in the shadows, leaving people to suffer in silence, or worse, to be feared, bullied or pushed to the margins of society where survival is difficult. This book shines a light on the troubled history of thinking about and treating mental illness and tells the stories of courageous pioneers in the field of psychiatry who fought for more compassionate, respectful and effective treatments. It provides a helpful guide to the major mental health diagnoses along with ideas and resources to support those who are suffering. But it also moves beyond a biomedical focus and considers the latest science that shows how trauma and social inequality impact mental health. The book explores how mental health is more than just “in our heads” and includes the voices of Indigenous people who share a more holistic way of thinking about wellness, balancing mind, body, heart and spirit. Highlighting innovative approaches such as trauma-informed activities like yoga and hip-hop, police mental health teams, and peer support for youth, Heads Up shares the stories of people who are sparking change.Dear Dr. Bell-- your friend, Helen Keller
By Judith St. George. 1992
In 1886, six-year-old Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, sat on Alexander Graham Bell's knee and played with his…
watch. Thus began a supportive friendship that lasted until Bell's death in 1922. Keller dedicated The Story of My Life (BR 3998, RC 25830) "To Alexander Graham Bell, who has taught the deaf to speak..." For grades 5-8 and older readersThe quiet revolution: the struggle for the rights of disabled Americans
By James Haskins, J. M. Stifle. 1979
Focuses on the human and civil rights that disabled people are now uniting to demand. Discusses sit-ins, lobbying, telethons, legal…
action, and other tactics the movement has used effectively to change society's attitudes and to highlight the needs of disabled Americans. For junior and senior high and adult readersTriumph!: conquering your physical disability
By LeRoy Hayman. 1982
Hayman was disabled in his early thirties by a freak accident that caused massive brain damage. He tells how the…
daily victories achieved since his near-death experience have made him a winner. Interviews with other disabled people focus on self-esteem, living in the present, education and careers, health and recreation, and travel. For high school and adult readersGreff, the story of a guide dog: The Story of a Guide Dog
By Patricia Curtis, Mary Bloom. 1982
The life of a yellow Labrador retriever from the night of his birth through his training at the Guide Dog…
Foundation, where he is introduced to the young blind man whose guide dog he will be. For grades 5-8 and older readersThe disability experience: working toward belonging (Orca Issues #5)
By Hannalora Leavitt, Belle Wuthrich. 2021
Hannalora Leavitt, who is blind, provides a brief history of disability, and examines the different types, the culture, and communities.…
Leavitt highlights advocacy groups promoting change, and profiles celebrities, athletes, artists, and other people with disabilities. For junior and senior high readers. 2021Amazing Athletes: An All-Star Look at Canada's Paralympians
By Howard Scott, Phyllis Aronoff, Marie-Claude Ouellet. 2021
The Disability Experience: Working Toward Belonging (Orca Issues #5)
By Hannalora Leavitt, Belle Wuthrich. 2021
People with disabilities (PWDs) have the same aspirations for their lives as you do for yours. The difference is that…
PWDs don’t have the same access to education, employment, housing, transportation and healthcare in order to achieve their goals. In The Disability Experience you’ll meet people with different kinds of disabilities, and you'll begin to understand the ways PWDs have been ignored, reviled and marginalized throughout history. The book also celebrates the triumphs and achievements of PWDs and shares the powerful stories of those who have fought for change.I am temple grandin (Ordinary People Change the World)
By Brad Meltzer. 2023
"I hope this book inspires you to overcome challenges and make a positive difference in the world," —Prominent autistic American…
scientist and animal behaviorist Temple Grandin, 30th hero in this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9, adapted for audio. This audiobook spotlights female scientist Temple Grandin, whose experience being on the autism spectrum has informed her advocacy and her work as an animal behaviorist. Temple Grandin's pride in being different and how it shaped her world is celebrated in this biography. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Temple Grandin's originality is highlighted in this. You’ll want to collect each entry in this dynamic, informative series!Master of his fate: Roosevelt's rise from polio to the presidency
By James Tobin. 2021
A biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, focusing on his battle with polio and how he became paralyzed from the waist…
down. FDR's rehabilitation and determination set him on the course to become the governor of New York and, ultimately, the president. For grades 5-8. 2021Colors of the wind: the story of blind artist and champion runner George Mendoza
By J. L Powers, J. L. Powers, George Mendoza, Hayley Morgan-Sanders. 2021
Profiles the life of George Mendoza, an athlete and artist who at the age of fifteen started to lose his…
sight from degenerative eye disease. Mendoza set a world record in the mile for blind runners and competed in the Paralympics. Now a full-time artist, Mendoza's collection of paintings, also titled Colors of the Wind, is a National Smithsonian Affiliates traveling exhibit. For grades K-3. 2014Heads up: changing minds on mental health (Orca issues #4)
By Melanie Siebert, Belle Wuthrich. 2020
"Featuring real-life stories of people who have found hope and meaning in the midst of life's struggles, Heads Up: Changing…
Minds on Mental Health is the go-to guide for teenagers who want to know about mental health, mental illness, trauma and recovery. For too long, mental health problems have been kept in the shadows, leaving people to suffer in silence, or worse, to be feared, bullied or pushed to the margins of society where survival is difficult. This book shines a light on the troubled history of thinking about and treating mental illness and tells the stories of courageous pioneers in the field of psychiatry who fought for more compassionate, respectful and effective treatments. It provides a helpful guide to the major mental health diagnoses along with ideas and resources to support those who are suffering. But it also moves beyond a biomedical focus and considers the latest science that shows how trauma and social inequality impact mental health. The book explores how mental health is more than just "in our heads" and includes the voices of Indigenous people who share a more holistic way of thinking about wellness, balancing mind, body, heart and spirit. Highlighting innovative approaches such as trauma-informed activities like yoga and hip-hop, police mental health teams, and peer support for youth, Heads Up shares the stories of people who are sparking change." -- Provided by publisherWater at the blue earth
By Ann Howard Creel. 1998
In 1854, twelve-year-old Wren and her parents move from Boston to New Mexico territory, where she befriends a blind Ute…
boy and ultimately must decide whether or not to betray her father and warn her friend of a surprise attack planned by the settlers. For grades 3-6A face for Picasso: coming of age with Crouzon syndrome
By Ariel Henley. 2021
Ariel Henley recounts her own and her twin sister's experience living with Crouzon syndrome, a rare condition where the bones…
in the head fuse prematurely. Henley discusses the surgeries, the strength and resilience needed while dealing with the emotional toll of navigating life with a facial disfigurement. For senior high and older readers. 2021Helen Keller (Let's read biography)
By Houghton Mifflin Company Staff. 1997
I am not a label
By Cerrie Burnell. 2020
A collection of short biographies highlighting the achievements of artists, thinkers, scientists, athletes, and activists with disabilities. For example, when…
astronomer Wanda Díaz-Merced lost her sight, she developed a technique to listen to the sounds of starlight. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2020I wish you all the best
By Mason Deaver. 2019
When Ben comes out as non-binary, they're thrown out of the house and move in with their older sister, Hannah.…
Struggling with an anxiety disorder, Ben tries to keep a low profile. But then Ben meets Nathan and everything changes. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2019Because of the rabbit
By Cynthia Lord. 2019
After rescuing a bunny on the last night of summer, Emma starts fifth grade. She is paired up with Jack,…
who does not seem to fit in anywhere. But the two share a love of animals and find common ground--because of the rabbit. For grades 3-6. 2019