Disability is Natural

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Summary: An Affirmation
Review: There are just two forms of human beings--male and female. All other differences--size, race, nationality, disability, are just part of the human experience, according to Kathie Snow in this wonderful book. What a refreshing viewpoint! Challenging parents to see their children as regular human beings who have much to offer, and are not defined just by their disability, Kathie then guides parents through the process of changing how others view their child. A good explanation of 'people first' language will inspire readers to change the way they speak about their child, which will change the way others view him. This is not a book about a specific disability; Kathie speaks from her personal experiences as well as from the experiences of other parents whose children have a variety of disabilities, as she developes a blueprint of how to create positive change for all children. After all, since disability is a part of the human experience, (fifteen to twenty percent of us have one), living with, growing up with, going to school with children who have a disability prepares children without disabilities for real life! And the reality is that 15 to 20 percent of the children of today, will be parents of children with disabilities tomorrow...... what better way to perpare for this than to really get to know children with disabilities in your own childhood? Kathie also suggests that parents and professionals have to work together to meet the needs of children. Pointing out that professionals are people too, she advises parents to get to know the professionals in their child's life, and to build relationships with them, in order to get them to understand the parents' point of view. Parents who believe in inclusion will be affirmed by reading this book. Parents who like the idea of inclusion, but think it wouldn't work for their child, will be inspired by this book. And parents who are afraid of inclusion will be enlightened when they read this work. Anyone who reads 'Disability Is Natural' , will come away with a new perspective on what disability really means.

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Summary: The Disabilities Bible.
Review: Written in a wonderfully personal style. This is a book from the heart as well as the head. There is a great balance between the sorry history of attitudes about disabilities and clear 'how-to' information about changing those attitudes. There is also very valuable information about home schooling. If you've ever considered home schooling a child, read this book. This is a real world person writing about real world experiences and giving real world solutions.

Rating:
Summary: The Disabilities Bible.
Review: Written in a wonderfully personal style. This is a book from the heart as well as the head. There is a great balance between the sorry history of attitudes about disabilities and clear 'how-to' information about changing those attitudes. There is also very valuable information about home schooling. If you've ever considered home schooling a child, read this book. This is a real world person writing about real world experiences and giving real world solutions.