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I'll Hold Your Hand So You Won't Fall: A Child's Guide to Parkinson's Disease (Book & Video/CD)

I'll Hold Your Hand So You Won't Fall: A Child's Guide to Parkinson's Disease (Book & Video/CD)

by Ali

Merit Publishing International | March 23, 2005 | Other

The purpose of this book is to address questions from children who many not understand why their loved ones with Parkinson''s Disease behave in certain ways. Written for adults to read to children, the book encourages dialogue through illustrations, situations depicting symptoms and interactive questions. Rasheda Ali, a tireless caregiver''s advocate of Parkinson''s Disease patients, has written a book for children and families. The purpose of the book is to address most commonly asked questions from children who may not understand why their loved ones with Parkinson''s Disease behave in certain ways. Written for adults to read to children, the book encourages dialogue through the use of colourful illustrations, situations depicting symptoms, and interactive questions. Medical facts are provided at the end of each page to help readers answer children''s questions with greater ease and specific terms are explained in the margin on each page. What makes this book different from other books on Parkinson''s Disease is that first and foremost, it is not a textbook; it is a tool to enable children to understand what is wrong with their loved one with Parkinson''s Disease. There is nothing in the marketplace quite like this book -- it is the first of its kind -- and the book will very likely become ''the'' children''s resource for information on Parkinson''s Disease. A unique book on Parkinson''s disease for children and families. Answers those difficult questions asked by children through colorful and beautiful illustrations with easy-to-read, descriptive text. - Educates children, family members and friends of PD patients about its effects, through illustrations depicting symptoms seen on a daily basis, along with easy-to-read explanations. - Creates a foundation for dialogue between children and adults who suffer from Parkinson''s Disease, and their caregivers. - Creates a foundation for dialogue between children and adults who suffer from Parkinson''s

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The purpose of this book is to address questions from children who many not understand why their loved ones with Parkinson''s Disease behave in certain ways. Written for adults to read to children, the book encourages dialogue through illustrations, situations depicting symptoms and interactive questions. Rasheda Ali, a tireless caregiver''s advocate of Parkinson''s Disease patients, has written a book for children and families. The purpose of the book is to address most commonly asked questions from children who may not understand why their loved ones with Parkinson''s Disease behave in certain ways. Written for adults to read to children, the book encourages dialogue through the use of colourful illustrations, situations depicting symptoms, and interactive questions. Medical facts are provided at the end of each page to help readers answer children''s questions with greater ease and specific terms are explained in the margin on each page. What makes this book different from other books on Parkinson''s Disease is that first and foremost, it is not a textbook; it is a tool to enable children to understand what is wrong with their loved one with Parkinson''s Disease. There is nothing in the marketplace quite like this book -- it is the first of its kind -- and the book will very likely become ''the'' children''s resource for information on Parkinson''s Disease. A unique book on Parkinson''s disease for children and families. Answers those difficult questions asked by children through colorful and beautiful illustrations with easy-to-read, descriptive text. - Educates children, family members and friends of PD patients about its effects, through illustrations depicting symptoms seen on a daily basis, along with easy-to-read explanations. - Creates a foundation for dialogue between children and adults who suffer from Parkinson''s Disease, and their caregivers. - Creates a foundation for dialogue between children and adults who suffer from Parkinson''s

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0 Pages, 1 x 1 x 1 in

March 23, 2005

Merit Publishing International

English


1873413130
9781873413135

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