9781422288269

Contents

Introduction 7 1 . A New Neighbor: Meeting Someone with Physical Challenges 11 2. Cerebral Palsy: Surprised by Jen 27 3. Not All Disabilities Are Alike 43 4. Amputation: An Interview with Tyrone 59 5. Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: An Interview with Allison 73 6. Spina Bifida: An Interview with Katie 87 7. Muscular Dystrophy: An Interview with Ben 99 8. Disabled, Not Unable 111

Further Reading 120 For More Information 121 Series Glossary of Key Terms 122 Index 126 About the Author and the Consultants 128