These books for preschool and elementary school age children help them understand what it means to have a brain injury and how it may affect them at home and in school. There are books for children who have a brain injury plus a book for children to help them understand a parent's brain injury. These books are excellent resources to help classmates, peers, and friends learn about brain injury and to increase awareness of special needs and disability issues.
A delightful story book with colorful illustrations for young children features Billy Butterfly as he tries to compete in the Insect Olympics with a sore wing. Written and illustrated by a survivor of a severe brain injury, this is a story of perseverance, hope and overcoming the challenges of having a disability. It is an excellent tool to help friends and peers be sensitive to the needs and abilities of children with disabilities. Billy’s story shows the importance of helping children try and the meaning of encouragement and support from friends and family.
Brain injury book for children about the story of Elvin the elephant. Children learn about brain injury and how it can affect emotions, behavior and friends in school and at home.
Brain injury DVD for children about the story of Elvin the elephant. Children learn about brain injury and how it can affect emotions, behavior and friends in school and at home.
Story book helps children understand their emotions and reactions when a parent has a brain injury. Describes coma, rehabilitation, coming home, and therapy from a child's perspective. Recommended for families of injured veterans and service members.
This colorful activity booklet for children helps them understand a parent or sibling’s brain injury through puzzles, descriptions, artwork, and answers to common questions.