Michelle finds a voice
By: Hollins, Sheila.
Series: Books beyond words.Publisher: London : Gaskell, 1997Description: 44 p. : chiefly col. ill.ISBN: 1901242064.Subject(s): CEREBRAL PALSY
| COMMUNICATION | PICTURES | COMMUNICATION AIDSSummary: This is the story of a young woman with cerebral palsy who is unable to speak, and so cannot communicate what she is thinking and feeling to the very people who might help her. She feels isolated and unhappy. Various situations are explored, including the use of signing, symbol charts and electronic communication. Many people will be able to identify with Michelle. Her Story is told through pictures alone to allow each reader to make his or her own interpretation. There is written text at the end of the book which provides one possible narrative for the pictures. [AJ].
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book | IHC Library | 750 HOL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W002448 |
This is the story of a young woman with cerebral palsy who is unable to speak, and so cannot communicate what she is thinking and feeling to the very people who might help her. She feels isolated and unhappy. Various situations are explored, including the use of signing, symbol charts and electronic communication. Many people will be able to identify with Michelle. Her Story is told through pictures alone to allow each reader to make his or her own interpretation. There is written text at the end of the book which provides one possible narrative for the pictures. [AJ].
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Awesome for a young man who got assessed by Talk Link this week. Talk Link looked at the book and took a note of it.