Disability and Families

Authors

Hilary W. Poole

Publisher

Mason Crest

Publication Year

2016

ISBN

9781422236147

Pages

48 pages

Genre

informational guide

Format

picture book

Item Type

Nonfiction

Annotation

Looks at the many different types of disabilities that exist, and discusses how these situations can be a challenge for families, but also a source of great strength.

Grade Level

6-8; 9-12

Diversity Topics

Disability and Health; Physical disability; Developmental disability; Learning disability; blind; deaf; hard of hearing; mute; wheelchair user; mobility; physical therapy; autism; autismspectrum disorder; down syndrome; cerebral palsy; dyslexia; spina bifida; muscular dystrophy; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Keywords

challenges; different family structures; advice

Diversity Impact

direct

STARS Citation

Poole, Hilary W., "Disability and Families" (2016). Diverse Families. 1537.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/1537