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Children’s Books about Disabilities


We all know that reading to children benefits them in multiple ways. It helps with bonding when they are young. It helps with the bedtime routine and most importantly, it helps prepare children to learn to read for themselves. Reading to a child also opens new worlds to them and helps them to understand life as it is happening around them. If your child has a disability or knows someone who does, reading can help ease any anxiety and answer questions that he may have.

One particular series of books Friends with Disabilities by Amanda Doering Tourville explores disabilities and the rewards and challenges that come along with having a disability, or being friends with someone who does. The books are perfect for kids just starting school as it is geared towards children in kindergarten through third grade. The books teach tolerance and acceptance for children as they learn about disabilities including ADHD, autism, Down syndrome, and dyslexia. There are currently four books in the series and all are available at amazon.com

Don’t Call Me Special: A First Look At Disability by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, explores a child’s concerns about disabilities and the special equipment people use. It shows children how all people with and without disabilities can live full lives. The book is part of a series that explores emotional issues that young children may face while growing-up and is available at amazon.com.

Susan Laughs by Jeanne Willis looks at the life of young Susan who can do everything that other children can. She can ride the swings, she gets angry, she can paint, and she can throw a ball. This book focuses on what Susan can do instead of what she can’t and therefore teaches young children that Susan is just like them, but uses a wheelchair to get around. This book is available at amazon.com

Doing a quick online search will lead to an array of books for children regarding all disabilities from cerebral palsy to cystic fibrosis. Teach your children acceptance and tolerance from a young age to prepare them for the diversified world that awaits them.

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About Nancy

I am a freelance writer focused on parenting children with special needs. My articles have been featured in numerous parenting publications and on www.parentingspecialneeds.org. I am the former editor and publisher of Vermont HomeStyle Magazine. I am a wife and mom to a two daughters, one with cystic fibrosis and one who is a carrier for cystic fibrosis.