Children who live and go to school apart from people with
disabilities suffer from several distinct disadvantages, including
the fact that exposure to stories about disability, however
well-intentioned, may make them believe all those with disabilities
have the same emotions, needs and attitudes as characters in the
story. This set of eight stories has enough accompanying activities
and lessons to counter this problem somewhat; Leicester (education
emerita, U. of Nottingham) works from experiences she has had with
her own daughter, who contributes an autobiography. Topics include
common ground, the advantages of having a good caregiver, correct
behaviour around those with disabilities, bullying, cultural
attitudes toward disability, and the benefits of focusing on
abilities rather than disabilities. This book is intended for
children aged four to 11 who are not in mainstreamed classrooms, so
caregivers should be extremely careful in using this if children
with disabilities are part of the regular classroom.' -
www.booknews.com 'Designed to support key stages 1 and 2 of the
National Curriculum (England and Wales); this 155 page book is a
superb resource or anyone wishing to raise disability awareness
among children. Using the medium of storytelling the lives and
adventures of eight children with disabilities are individually
told. Care has been taken to cover various types of disability, for
example sensory impairment, learning difficulties/difference,
mobility and emotional and behavioural difficulties. Cultural
diversity is also strongly supported with some of the children
coming from ethnic minority groups. Refreshingly unlike many
children's stories the heroes of these stories are based on
children who have a disability, with a core aim of promoting a
positive approach to disability and breaking away from the
potential stereotyping that can so easily develop within the
everyday lives of children. Supported by walk through instructions
on how the book should be used it highlights the key aims and
objectives to each story. The building of vocabulary through
activity sessions is particularly useful given the complexity of
the subject. Clearly illustrated the book is very much a flexible
learning resource and can be used independently or within other
subjects. In conclusion this book is a must have for anyone tasked
with teaching or supporting a child's education.' -The Encephalitis
Society 'What I like most about this book is they way it gives so
much information and so easily. Even if you don't feel confident
about the topic, there is so much included that you will have all
the help you need. All the stories are positive and how fabulous to
have a book which the main characters are disabled!' - National
Child-Minding Association 'If you only buy one book about
disability - make it this one!' - National Child-Minding
Association 'An imaginative approach to promoting disability
awareness among 4 to 11 year olds. Designed to be used by parents
and care professionals as well as teachers. Covers a wide range of
topics, positive and negative, including fear, feelings, success,
bullying, joy and exclusion, with disabled children as the heroes
and heroines.' - Current Awareness Service Stories both educate and
entertain. We learn from them and the learning is fun. They also
stimulate our imagination and creativity. In this collection of
short stories, the heroes and heroines are disabled children who
defy the stereotypes associated with being disabled: being
pitiable, a victim, freakish or a burden. Special Stories for
Disability Awareness provides stories that fire the imagination and
promote disability awareness and discussion among children aged
4-11 about universal issues such as fear, loss, feeling
'different', bullying, exclusion, joy, success, friendship and
emotional growth. The stories provide a safe environment for young
children to discuss painful emotions as well as a tool for
teachers, parents and professionals to understand the experiences
of disabled children. Each chapter features an engaging story,
linked discussion and learning materials as well as suggestions for
activities and photocopiable handouts. All those who work in early
education or support young children will find this an invaluable
resource.
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