Heather McCarthy, Kate Ryan
Meet Leonard: A Story About Cerebral Palsy
eBook
( Oct. 14, 2017)
Meet Leonard: A Story About Cerebral Palsy spreads the message of acceptance, awareness, and kindness for all children. The story discusses Leonard’s hobbies and interests to show how we are all more alike than different. It also talks about Cerebral Palsy and how it makes Leonard unique.
Talking Points:
The last page of the book offers talking points to open the line of communication about Cerebral Palsy. The talking points include: Cerebral Palsy can be called CP for short. Cerebral Palsy can affect different parts of someone’s brain. If Cerebral Palsy affected the part of the brain that controls the muscles, then someone with CP may move differently. They might look like they are shaking or they may lose their balance and fall. They might use crutches or a wheelchair if their leg muscles don’t work well, but that doesn't mean they can’t play like other kids. If their arms or legs do not work the same, that does not mean that they have any problems thinking or learning. If Cerebral Palsy affected the part of the brain that controls speech, people with CP might have trouble talking or they might sound differently than you do when they talk. Even if they talk different, that does not mean that they are not smart. If Cerebral Palsy affected the learning part of their brain, they might have a hard time learning new things.
Great for Classrooms:
Whether you are a principal, classroom teacher, guidance counselor, social worker, or librarian, this picture book will enrich the learning experience and answer any questions from curious children by teaching differences and acceptance.
Meet the Authors:
Heather and Kate are both moms, teachers, and authors. The idea for Someone Special Books Series came about when Heather's daughter, Maya, was heading off to preschool. Maya was born with a rare metabolic condition called Propionic Acidemia and Heather wanted to make sure her peers and teachers understood how to keep Maya safe, happy, and healthy in school. Heather created a picture book to share with the class that explained her condition. The book was so helpful, the Someone Special Books Series was created to help spread the message of acceptance, awareness, and kindness for all children.
Talking Points:
The last page of the book offers talking points to open the line of communication about Cerebral Palsy. The talking points include: Cerebral Palsy can be called CP for short. Cerebral Palsy can affect different parts of someone’s brain. If Cerebral Palsy affected the part of the brain that controls the muscles, then someone with CP may move differently. They might look like they are shaking or they may lose their balance and fall. They might use crutches or a wheelchair if their leg muscles don’t work well, but that doesn't mean they can’t play like other kids. If their arms or legs do not work the same, that does not mean that they have any problems thinking or learning. If Cerebral Palsy affected the part of the brain that controls speech, people with CP might have trouble talking or they might sound differently than you do when they talk. Even if they talk different, that does not mean that they are not smart. If Cerebral Palsy affected the learning part of their brain, they might have a hard time learning new things.
Great for Classrooms:
Whether you are a principal, classroom teacher, guidance counselor, social worker, or librarian, this picture book will enrich the learning experience and answer any questions from curious children by teaching differences and acceptance.
Meet the Authors:
Heather and Kate are both moms, teachers, and authors. The idea for Someone Special Books Series came about when Heather's daughter, Maya, was heading off to preschool. Maya was born with a rare metabolic condition called Propionic Acidemia and Heather wanted to make sure her peers and teachers understood how to keep Maya safe, happy, and healthy in school. Heather created a picture book to share with the class that explained her condition. The book was so helpful, the Someone Special Books Series was created to help spread the message of acceptance, awareness, and kindness for all children.
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