Children's Books- Disabilities and Neurodiversity

581) Your interests, my interests: a visual guide to playing and hanging out for children on the autism spectrum

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When you're all by yourself, you can (nearly) do anything you want, but when you're playing with other people, they might want to do something different. The more you know what they like, the more fun can be had playing! Children on the autism spectrum can find playing with other children difficult and they may be highly focused in their interests. This colorful and interactive visual guide will help these children learn how to establish common interests...

582) you are extraordinary

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583) Normal

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Newman, Magdalena

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Praised by RJ Palacio as "wondrous"--this moving memoir follows a teenage boy with TC syndrome and his exceptional family from diagnosis at birth to now. "This touching memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about the real world experiences of a child with craniofacial differences and his extraordinary family. It's also more than that. It's a story about the love between a mother and a son, a child and his family, and the breadth...

584) Song in a rainstorm: the story of musical prodigy Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins

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Armand, Glenda

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"Born blind into a life of slavery, Thomas Wiggins was dismissed as a "useless burden." But through the loving protection of his family, he went on to become one of the greatest musicians of his time. From Tom's childhood on a plantation to his performances in the concert halls of Europe, Glenda Armand shares the beautiful and at times heartbreaking story of a long-overlooked musical great, the love that supported him, and the struggle for freedom."--Publisher's...

585) World of glass: the art of Dale Chihuly

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Greenberg, Jan

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"His crew calls him Maestro. Thousands of fans call him a magician. Over the past five decades, Dale Chihuly has created some of the most innovative and popular works of art in museums and gardens around the world. Authors Greenberg and Jordan met with Chihuly in his studio for exclusive interviews discussing his early life, his passion for glassblowing, and his dazzling works. Lavishly illustrated with Chihuly's art and family photographs, this...

586) Itzhak: a boy who loved the violin

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Newman, Tracy

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This picture-book biography of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman will inspire young readers to follow the melody within themselves Before becoming one of the greatest violinists of all time, Itzhak Perlman was simply a boy who loved music. Raised by a poor immigrant family in a tiny Tel Aviv apartment, baby Itzhak was transformed by the sounds from his family's kitchen radio-graceful classical symphonies, lively klezmer tunes, and soulful cantorial chants....

587) A sporting chance: how Ludwig Guttmann created the Paralympic Games

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Alexander, Lori

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Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this chapter book biography artfully combines archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives.

588) All the way to the top: how one girl's fight for Americans with disabilities changed everything

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Pimentel, Annette Bay

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Publisher Annotation: Jennifer Keelan was determined to make a change-even if she was just a kid. She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things. Like going to school, or eating lunch in the cafeteria. Jennifer knew that everyone deserves a voice! Then the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that would make public spaces much more accessible to people with disabilities,...

589) Therapy dogs

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Tagliaferro, Linda

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Dog heroes

590) Helen's eyes: a photobiography of Annie Sullivan, Helen Keller's teacher

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Delano, Marfe Ferguson

591) story of helen keller

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592) I am not a label

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Burnell, Cerrie

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"An inclusive and upbeat collection ideal for classrooms and libraries" - School Library Journal In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers, athletes, and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences, and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them. These short...

593) We can sign!: an essential illustrated guide to American Sign Language for kids

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Adams, Tara

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Easy signing is in your hands. Discover how simple learning sign language for kids can be! Whether it's for reaching out to a Deaf person, chatting with friends across a crowded room, or just learning an amazing new language, We Can Sign! is an essential guide to getting started with American Sign Language for kids. Bursting with almost 200 fully-illustrated signs, memory tips, and more, this instructional aid for sign language for kids makes mastering...

594) Dark was the night: Blind Willie Johnson's journey to the stars

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Golio, Gary

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The story of Blind Willie Johnson--the legendary Texas musician whose song "Dark Was the Night" was included on the Voyager I space probe's Golden Record.

595) warrior dog

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596) Smarts!: everybody's got them

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Armstrong, Thomas

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Learn aboout the differenct types of smarts there are and how we all have them in us.

597) My life with blindness

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Schuh, Mari C

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My life with

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"Meet Kadence! She loves to bake cookies and hang out with friends. She's also partially blind. Kadence is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"-- Provided by publisher.

598) Kitāb al-wujūh =: My face book

599) This entry no longer exists in the catalog