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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.Similarly, her supporters and carers are frustrated in their attempts to understand or recognise her needs.Michelle Finds a Voice illustrates what happens to Michelle and how she and her carers are helped to overcome these difficulties. Various solutions 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.Both authors work with people who have cerebral palsy. Sheila Hollins is Professor of Psychiatry of Learning Disability at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London; Sarah Barnett is Research Speech and Language Therapist at Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, University of London, and Chair of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Specific Interest Group in Cerebral Palsy. The artist works at St George's Hospital Medical School.This book is a joint publication between the Royal College of Psychiatrists and St George's Hospital Medical School.
'The excellent Books Beyond Words series encourages client empowerment in a dynamic way.'
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities
What are Books Beyond Words?
Few picture books are available for adults and adolescents who cannot read or who have difficulty reading. Fewer still provide information and address the emotional aspects of difficult events like the Books Beyond Words series. Each specially commissioned book actively addresses the problems of understanding that people with learning and communication difficulties experience.
The stories are told through colour pictures that include mime and body language, to communicate simple, explicit messages. These help 'readers' to cope with emotions and events such as going to the doctor, bereavement, sexual abuse and depression.
People with learning disabilities trial every single picture before publication to ensure they can be readily understood.
Supporting text and guidelines are given at the back of each book.
The authors are all experts in their fields.
Lists of resources and helpful organisations are provided where appropriate.
'This series has established the highest reputation for tackling complex and difficult issues, clearly, compassionately and with considerable skill.'
- Viewpoint (Mencap)
'Books Beyond Words offer a useful resource for prompting discussion on a variety of issues.' - Communication
Who should use Books Beyond Words?
Books Beyond Words can be used by:
Anyone who understands pictures better than words.
People with learning or communication difficulties.
People with literacy problems.
People for whom English is a second language when an interpreter is not available.
Anyone who speaks a different language.
Relatives, friends, supporters and advocates.
Teachers, social workers, health and legal professionals, police officers.
'These books are powerful interpretive tools for anyone who works with people with developmental disabilities'
- Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
'The acid test for these publications has to be whether or not one would find them useful in clinical practice... my own answer would be an unequivocal 'Yes'.
- Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
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