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Ableism : deal with it and appreciate everyone's abilities / by Maich, Kimberly,1969-; Nau, Kay.;
Includes bibliographical references."Ableism: Deal with it is an educational resource intended for students, teachers and parents to learn about and prevent ableism in their own lives. This text offers historical and social context and applicable advice for real life situations that children come across."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Discrimination against people with disabilities; People with disabilities; People with disabilities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Just ask! : be different, be brave, be you / by Sotomayor, Sonia,1954-; López, Rafael,1961-;
In this creative non-fiction story, Sonia and her friends plant a garden, and each one contributes in his or her own special way, in a book that celebrates the many differences among humans. In this warm and inclusive story by U.S. Supreme Justice Sonia Sotomayor, inspired by her own childhood diagnosis of diabetes, readers join along as differently abled kids use their strengths to work together and learn about each other.LSC
Subjects: Children with disabilities; Disabilities; Individuality; Cooperativeness; Gardens; Friendship;
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The foundling : a novel / by Leary, Ann,author.;
In 1927, when eighteen-year-old Mary Engle, while working at an institution for mentally disabled women, learns that a girl from her childhood orphanage is an inmate, who begs Mary to help her escape, it forces Mary to make a terrible choice with life-altering consquences.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Eugenics; Mentally ill women; Psychiatric hospitals;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Better with books : 500 diverse books to ignite empathy and encourage self-acceptance in tweens and teens / by Hart, Melissa,1970-author.; Draper, Sharon M.(Sharon Mills),writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Needed now more than ever: a guide that includes 500 diverse contemporary fiction and memoir recommendations for preteens and teens with the goal of inspiring greater empathy for themselves, their peers, and the world around them. As young people are diagnosed with anxiety and depression in increasing numbers, or dealing with other issues that can isolate them from family and friends-such as bullying, learning disabilities, racism, or homophobia-characters in books can help them feel less alone. And just as important, reading books that feature a diverse range of real-life topics helps generate openness, empathy, and compassion in all kids. Better with Books is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, librarians, therapists, and all caregivers who recognize the power of literature to improve young readers' lives. Each chapter explores a particular issue affecting preteens and teens today and includes a list of recommended related books-all published within the last decade. Recommendations are grouped by age: those appropriate for middle-grade readers and those for teens. Reading lists are organized around: Adoption and foster care; Body image; Immigration; Learning challenges; LGBTQIA+ youth; Mental health; Nature and environmentalism; Physical disability; Poverty and homelessness; Race and ethnicity; Religion and spirituality"--
Subjects: Teenagers; Children; Empathy in children.; Self-acceptance in adolescence.; Parent and child.; Books and reading.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cammie takes flight / by Best, Laura.;
Cammie is in her new school, armed with an envelope with her estranged mother's address on it. She wants to find her mother and finally learn why she was abandoned.LSC
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Children with visual disabilities; Abandoned children; Schools;
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Where is Socks? / by Cowan, Sally(Children's author); Spudvilas, Anne,1951-;
Rosa's kitten Socks runs away, and Rosa and her parents search the backyard.LSC
Subjects: Kittens; Lost articles; Children with disabilities;
© c2011., Nelson Education,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Arthur. [videorecording] / by Altro, Melissa,voice actor.; Ansell, Cameron,voice actor.; Ball, Sonja,voice actor.; Brochu, Danny,voice actor.; Crowder, Steven,voice actor.; Dinsmore, Bruce,voice actor.; Kozlov, Tamar,voice actor.; Naylor, Robert,1996-voice actor.; Resther, Jodie,1978-voice actor.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.;
Voices: Cameron Ansell, Robert Naylor, Bruce Dinsmore, Sonja Ball, Daniel Brochu, Jodie Resther, Steven Crowder, Melissa Altro, Tamar Kozlov.Arthur and his friends have helped kids learn important life lessons for over 25 years! Celebrate the longest running children's animated series on television with this special collection of 30 Arthur stories that covers topics including divorce, adoption, dealing with physical disabilities, citizenship, death, and more. This set also includes all four episodes from Arthur's 25th anniversary season.G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; full screen and wide screen presentations ; stereophonic.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Arthur (Fictitious character from Brown); Aardvark; Brothers and sisters; Families;
For private home use only.
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Arthur. [videorecording] / by PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; WGBH Educational Foundation,production company.;
What is a community? Learn about the people, places, and things that make a community special, and learn what it takes to keep a community strong.G.DVD ; widescreen ; stereo ; region 1.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Aardvark; Arthur (Fictitious character : Brown); Communities; Families;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Riding sound waves / by Griffith, Theanne.; Brown, Reggie.;
"In the Maker Maze-a magical makerspace-Violet and Pablo, along with their classmate Henry, learn all about the senses and how different people might experience them"--Provided by publisher.Ages 7-10.LSC
Subjects: Senses and sensation; Makerspaces; People with disabilities; Friendship;
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The conscious parent's guide to autism : a mindful approach for helping your child focus and succeed / by Lebowitz, Marci.;
Includes Internet addresses and index.Conscious parenting -- The world of autism -- Detecting warning signs and coexisting conditions -- Managing challenging behaviors with empathy -- Communicating with your child -- Practical approaches to handling tantrums, meltdowns, and discipline -- Autism and your marriage -- Conscious parenting as a single parent -- Responding to your other children's needs -- Autism and your extended family -- Dealing with society -- Starting school -- The transition from child to teenager -- Autism and life as an adult -- Challenging obstacles with an engaged presence -- Expanding abilities through intervention -- Finding support and assistance -- Appendix A. Glossary -- Appendix B. Additional resources -- Appendix C. Frequently asked questions about autism."If your child has a diagnosis of 'on the autism spectrum,' you may be feeling overwhelmed and most likely intimated. Often the focus is on 'disabilities' rather than 'abilities,' and you may be left wondering what you should expect as your child journeys through life. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Autism, you will learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to engage your child. Conscious parenting means being present with your children and taking the time to understand their point of view. Using this mindful method, you can help your child improve language skills, motor skills, and social skills..."--Page 4 of cover.LSC
Subjects: Autism.; Autism in children.; Autism spectrum disorders.; Autism spectrum disorders in children.; Developmental disabilities.; Developmentally disabled children.;
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