Disability Kids

Meet Tariq, a kind and talented tortoise who worries his Tourette’s makes him different. As we learn more about his condition, his friends help him realize he has nothing to worry about, and that he is brilliant, just the way he is.

Learn about children who are blind, their challenges and adaptations, and their similarities with others.

Some people need to wear leg braces. What does that mean? Listeners learn how leg braces can help and what daily life is like for someone who wears them.

Packed full of practical strategies and daily habits for understanding anxiety and ADHD, this compilation of books will empower you and your child. With the right awareness and some simple and straightforward practices and methodologies for navigating anxiety and ADHD, you and your child can work together to move past all the avoidance, unnecessary tears and stress. With these professional insights, you and your child can both relax into a whole new way of living—with more joy, more smiles, and a whole new understanding.

David Aguilar was born missing part of one arm, a small detail that seemed to define his life and limit people’s ideas of who he was and who he could be. But in this funny and heartfelt memoir, David proves that he can throw out the rulebook and people’s expectations and maybe even make a difference in the world—and all with a sense of humor.

Sarah understands only too well how big a part teachers and schools play in helping children get the best and right start in life. She spent 11 years in the English education system, yet nobody identified her moderate-to-severe ADHD, severe dyspraxia, dyscalculia, or sensory processing disorder, meaning she failed her 12+ "spectacularly" and spent four wasted years at a secondary school she shouldn’t have been at.

When Helen Keller was very young, she got a rare disease that made her deaf and blind. Suddenly, she couldn't see or hear at all, and it was hard for her to communicate with anyone. But when she was six years old, she met someone who changed her life forever: her teacher, Annie Sullivan. With Miss Sullivan's help, Helen learned how to speak sign language and read Braille. Armed with the ability to express herself, Helen grew up to be come a social activist, leading the fight for people with disabilities and so many other causes.

At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things. This inspiring biography is perfect for young middle-grade listeners.

Whether you have an established step family or are in the early stages of a blended family, you can find value in the information presented in this audiobook. Also included is a chapter of real-life case studies from stepparents caring for disabled children. The experiences they share hold valuable lessons on issues that may arise and how they handled them in their endeavor to maintain a happy stepfamily.

Navigating the multifaceted realm of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be both inspiring and overwhelming for parents and caregivers. Embracing the Spectrum serves as an illuminating beacon, guiding those who love and care for children on the spectrum through the challenges, milestones, and heartwarming moments. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the realities of raising a child with ASD—from decoding the early signs and procuring a diagnosis to understanding the myriad of therapeutic interventions available

Kate Jones and Mandy Hose have experienced the highs and lows of parenting - and they wouldn't change a thing. The pair met a decade ago and bonded over their premature twins with additional needs and their remarkable capacity for love, laughter and swearing like a trooper. As the mothers grew closer, however, they confided that they felt 'on-the-floor lonely' sometimes because nobody was talking about what it was like for families like theirs. It was time to give their community a voice.

At the height of popularity for radio stations and DJs in the '70s and '80s, Curry blazed a trail for himself as “Kid” Curry. His iconic “Bed Check” segment helped propel him to star status in Miami. It followed him during his 20-year path to the dream job of Major Market program director. The perks of the job included hanging out with music legends, being invited to the White House, meeting Johnny U and a Watergate burglar, traveling around the world to find the next “number one” song and, the best part, helping listeners in need.

Normal. Who is to say what this word means? For Magda Newman, it was a goal. She wanted her son Nathaniel to be able to play on the playground, swim at the beach, enjoy the moments his friends took for granted. But Nathaniel’s severe Treacher Collins syndrome - a craniofacial condition - meant that other concerns came first. Could he eat without the aid of a gastrointestinal tube? Could he hear? Would he ever be able to breathe effortlessly? But Nathaniel looks at “normal” from a completely different perspective.

It'll take just under two hours to listen to Steve Palmer's audiobook about his son, Stan and extended family. Stan has Down's Syndrome and Steve's book is an honest account of life with this "endearing, infuriating, loving and frustrating" boy. If you're a parent with a new diagnosis of Down's, this book's for you; when you're ready. Because it's warts-and-all; maybe you'll prefer it that way. There's also the memory of a night in Cardiff in 2002 from this Stoke City-supporting family.

Sprache ist das Tor zur Welt: Wie Sie Ihr Kind mit spielerischer Sprachförderung ganz einfach und effektiv bei der wichtigsten Lernerfahrung seines Lebens unterstützen können + BONUS: Fremdsprachenerwerb fördern. Sie wollen das Allerbeste für Ihr Kind und möchten ihm aktiv in seiner Entwicklung helfen können? Sie möchten ihm die Türen der Welt weit öffnen, sodass ihm später einmal alle Möglichkeiten offenstehen? Sie wollen von Anfang an den Grundstein legen für eine chancenreiche, glänzende und erfolgreiche Zukunft?

Written by an experienced ADHD and Executive Functioning coach, teacher and parent, this book provides a wealth of practical tips, tools, and techniques that can be easily implemented at home to support your child's success.