Moving house is not fun, especially for a young girl that has to make new friends in her new middle school. Sammi face this situation with all her natural cheerfulness and is excited to attend to a Homecoming Football Game. However, in the middle of it, Sammi suffers a seizure, and a series of unexpected […]
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Lucy is excited. Lucy is happy. Tonight is the very first disco at her school and she’s been practicing her dancing for weeks. Everything goes well at the disco until Lucy suddenly has a seizure and is taken to hospital. When she returns to school, something wonderful happens. Everyone has a surprise for Lucy; the
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Meet Ellie – a young girl with epilepsy. Ellie invites readers to learn about epilepsy from her perspective. She introduces us to some friends who help present the varying forms of epilepsy. Ellie and her friends help children to understand the obstacles that they face by telling them what it feels like to have epilepsy,
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A book designed specifically to help young epilepsy patients understand their condition and overcome their fears When Jimmy is diagnosed with epilepsy, he starts to worry. What is happening to my body? Am I ok? Does this mean I’m different from other kids? Jimmy and the other young patients in the neurologist’s office get a
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“My Friend Matty” is a colorful and uplifting story about a boy with epilepsy who is proud of himself and willing to share his experience by educating his friends, classmates and teacher about seizures and epilepsy. The book helps to dispel many of the myths and stigma that have surrounded epilepsy. It is an invaluable
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Thème : l’épilepsie. Je m’appelle Mathilde et je suis épileptique. Ça veut dire que dans ma tête quelques fois, il y a des orages électriques. C’est comme si j’étais dans la lune, je ne bouge plus. Mais Adrien, lui quand ça lui arrive, il tombe par terre et tout son corps tremble et saute. Heureusement
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“Share a joke or a dream. Make someone feel good. We need laughter, hugs, and to be understood . . . Though we seem different, inside we’re the same. Our hearts are for caring, no matter our name.” Arlene Maguire’s delightful rhymes combine with Sheila Bailey’s rich watercolor illustrations to take the reader on a
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With more than 20 years experience, Lois Addy emphasizes the importance of understanding dyspraxia so that effective support can be given to children with coordination and perception difficulties. The author presents a series of ideas and strategies to support this special group of children. Dyspraxia, Dyspraxic Children, Special Abilities, Special Needs, Guide, Strategies, Support, School
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This illustrated children’s story explains what it feels like to be a child who is different from other children. Charley seems to keep getting into trouble all the time for doing things wrong. While not labelled in the story, Charley has a specific learning difficulty. In particular, he shows dyspraxic tendencies such as clumsiness. It
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Assis par terre au fond de la cour d’école, je regarde les autres enfants. J’aimerais jouer avec eux, mais ils ne veulent pas, car je ne suis pas très bon au ballon. En classe, je ne tiens pas correctement mon crayon et je salis mes cahiers à force d’effacer. Les cours d’arts plastiques sont un
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