TY - BOOK AU - Stanton, Marion AU - Stanton, Katie TI - Can I tell you about cerebral palsy? A guide for friends, family and professionals T2 - Can I tell you about...? SN - 9781849054645 PY - 2014/// CY - London PB - Jessica Kingsley Publishers KW - CHILDREN KW - CEREBRAL PALSY KW - CHILD DEVELOPMENT KW - COMMUNICATION KW - EDUCATION KW - HEALTH CARE KW - INCLUSIVE EDUCATION KW - MANAGEMENT N1 - Donated by The Freemasons Charity; Introducing Sophie, who has cerebral palsy Using alternative communication Personal assistants and having fun Disability rights Communication at school What is cerebral palsy? Other difficulties Management and support Opportunities The future Disability in the community Communication passport and other communication help How teachers can help How teaching assistants can help How family can help How personal assistants and other carers can help How others in the community can help How professionals and therapists can help Recommended websites and organisations; Copyright Permission: Yes N2 - "Meet Sophie - a girl with cerebral palsy (CP). Sophie invites readers to learn about CP from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is like to use a wheelchair to move around and assistive technology to communicate. She also introduces readers to some of her friends who have different forms of CP and explains that living with CP can sometimes be difficult, but there are many ways she is supported so that she can lead a full and happy life. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and professionals working with children with CP. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions. - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE ER -