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Stuck in neutral Stuck in neutral Terry Trueman Fourteen-year-old Shawn McDaniel, who suffers from severe cerebral palsy, relates his perceptions of his life, his family, and his condition. OL15392955W
Asthma Asthma Judith Peacock Describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of various types of asthma. OL15834625W
With love from Karen With love from Karen Marie Lyons Killilea The Killilea family returns in the heartwarming sequel to national bestseller Karen *With Love from Karen* picks up five years after the conclusion of *Karen*, the miraculous and true story of a g… OL16031606W
Life happens next Life happens next Terry Trueman Shawn McDaniel, almost fifteen, cannot speak and has no control over his body due to severe cerebral palsy, but he forms a strong connection with his mother's cousin Debi, who has Down Syndrome, and … OL16461705W
Effective SLP Interventions for Children with Cerebral Palsy Effective SLP Interventions for Children with Cerebral Palsy Fran Redstone The impact of cerebral palsy on motor functions, such as communication and feeding, can be overlooked in speech-language therapy. In the same way that therapy is specialized for children with hearing… OL17846589W
Sing for me Sing for me Karen Halvorsen Schreck When Rose becomes a singer at a jazz club, she finds herself falling for the African American pianist and the two begin a relationship marked by prejudice and faith. OL17892857W
Stuck in neutral Stuck in neutral Terry Trueman Fourteen-year-old Shawn McDaniel, who suffers from severe cerebral palsy and cannot function, relates his perceptions of his life, his family, and his condition, especially as he believes his father … OL18165306W
Cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy Freeman Miller "When their child has cerebral palsy, parents need answers. They seek up-to-date advice they can count on to make sure their child has the best possible health and well-being ... [This] new edition … OL20049714W
Don't stop the music Don't stop the music Robert Perske A journalist becomes involved with two young people havingcerebral palsy. OL2952866W
Developmental visual dysfunction Developmental visual dysfunction Rhoda Priest Erhardt This book follows 3 case studies of children with cerebral palsy: mild, moderate, and severe, from infancy to adulthood. Traditional frames of reference from medical, educational, and developmental … OL3675098W
With love from Karen With love from Karen Marie Lyons Killilea A warm and uplifting memoir of a family dealing with cerebral palsy. OL4107050W
The twelfth of June The twelfth of June Marilyn Gould Twelve-year-old Janis copes with her cerebral palsy and her changing feelings for her good friend Barney as he approaches his bar mitzvah. OL4141071W
It's your turn at bat It's your turn at bat Barbara Aiello While reluctantly doing research on sewing machines for a school report, Mark, a fifth-grader with cerebral palsy, discovers that the money for his team's baseball jerseys that he was responsible for… OL4626800W
Let the balloon go Let the balloon go Ivan Southall Handicapped by cerebral palsy and overprotected by his parents, a twelve-year-old, left alone for the first time, in a desperate need to exert his independence, does precisely what he has been forbid… OL4651685W
Mine for keeps Mine for keeps Jean Little After spending five years in a cerebral palsy center, Sally is challenged to adjust to normal family and school life. OL470729W
Window boy Window boy White, Andrea After his mother finally convinces the principal of Greenfield Junior High to admit him, twelve-year-old Sam arrives for his first day of school, along with his imaginary friend Winston Churchill, wh… OL5707062W
Green slime and jam Green slime and jam Lila Guzman Three literary characters from long ago are whisked from the pages of their books by a mysterious green slime, landing in a modern-day Texas school. OL5839290W
A contest A contest Sherry Neuwirth Payne Even though Mike has cerebral palsy, he shows the children in his class that he can play to win when he gets the chance. OL5902399W
Treasure in Golden Canyon Treasure in Golden Canyon Edith Buck Peter tries to share the love of Jesus with his new friend, who has cerebral palsy, and thus forms a strong bond that helps them with their individual problems. OL5917693W
Karen's New Friend Karen's New Friend Ann M. Martin Feeling sorry for the new girl in her class, Karen decides to become best friends with Addie, a victim of cerebral palsy, but Karen soon discovers that friendship does not mean doing everything for A… OL8117000W
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