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The boy in the moon: A father's search for his disabled son

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111520
Brown, Ian. [Toronto, ON]: Vintage Canada , 2010.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 655 BRO 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book tells the story of a father's personal journey and search for his disabled son. The author's son was born with a rare genetic mutation: at thirteen, his son weighs only 54 pounds, wears diapers, cannot speak and needs to wear special cuffs on his arms so that he cannot harm himself. Writ…
Author
Brown, Ian
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Vintage Canada
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
Softcover; 295 p.
Subject
Parenting Children with Disabilities
Parenting Children with Physical Disabilities
Genetic Disorders
Abstract
This book tells the story of a father's personal journey and search for his disabled son. The author's son was born with a rare genetic mutation: at thirteen, his son weighs only 54 pounds, wears diapers, cannot speak and needs to wear special cuffs on his arms so that he cannot harm himself. Written with honesty and humour, this award winning book began as a Globe and Mail series.
ISBN
9780679310099
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 655 BRO 2009

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Fidélie et Annabelle : La trisomie

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114110
Marleau, Brigitte. Montreal, QC: Boomerang , 2014.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GI 310 MAR 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
La trisomie « Moi, c'est Fidélie et Annabelle, c'est mon amie. Annabelle a sept ans et elle a la trisomie. Quand j'étais petite, je pensais que la trisomie, c'était comme une maladie... Que si le docteur lui donnait des antibiotiques, eh bien! elle ne serait plus trisomique. Ma maman m'a dit que ça…
Alternate Title
[Fidelie et Annabelle : La trisomie]
Author
Marleau, Brigitte
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Boomerang
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
Hardcover, 25 p.
Series
Au coeur des differences
Subject
Genetic Disorders
Down Syndrome
Abstract
La trisomie « Moi, c'est Fidélie et Annabelle, c'est mon amie. Annabelle a sept ans et elle a la trisomie. Quand j'étais petite, je pensais que la trisomie, c'était comme une maladie... Que si le docteur lui donnait des antibiotiques, eh bien! elle ne serait plus trisomique. Ma maman m'a dit que ça ne se guérissait pas, mais de toute façon, moi, je l'aime comme ça, Annabelle. »
ISBN
9782895957478
Language
French
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GI 310 MAR 2014

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Mind and body : Answers to your questions

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113526
Canadian Down Syndrome Society. Calgary, AB: Canadian Down Syndrome Society , 2014.
URL
www.cdss.ca
Call Number
GI 310 CAN 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Mind and Body is a book written for self-advocates covering topics such as the male and female body, relationships, sexual safety, pregnancy, and abuse, plus much more. We wanted to make the most comprehensive sexuality resource there is for individuals with disabilities, so we collaborated with pr…
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URL
www.cdss.ca
Corporate Author
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Place of Publication
Calgary, AB
Publisher
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
Letter from CDSS
Subject
Down Syndrome
Genetic Disorders
Abstract
Mind and Body is a book written for self-advocates covering topics such as the male and female body, relationships, sexual safety, pregnancy, and abuse, plus much more. We wanted to make the most comprehensive sexuality resource there is for individuals with disabilities, so we collaborated with professionals in the sexual education field.
Language
English
Call Number
GI 310 CAN 2014

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