Children’s books have the power to take us into other worlds and to immerse us in other people’s lives.
It is important that children are exposed to stories about children with different strengths and needs.
Some books that involve children with special needs could be found under the following links:
An Animated Story of a boy who hates his disabled dog
Susan Laughs: uses a wheel chair
Disability in Picture Books | Fashioneyesta
Lucy’s picture (by Nicola Moon): Lucy made a book with tactile illustrations for grandpa.
Moses goes to a concert: group of children who are deaf go to an orchestra. Using sign language (7:55).
In an early childhood setting, planning needs to be done with all the children in mind. Children with different backgrounds and abilities need to feel welcome and an integral part of the setting.
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