Title
Using children's books as an approach to enhancing our understanding of disability
Abstract
Childrens books can be used as a tool for teaching about the unique needs of children with disabilities. This article offers strategies for using books as a medium for increasing our understanding about disability. In the article a disability is viewed as an aspect of cultural diversity. A list of children’s books focusing on the topic of disability is offered.
Department(s)
School of Social Work
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1300/J198v04n01_05
Keywords
Bibliotherapy, Childrens literature, Disabilities, Fairy tales, Fiction, Non-fiction, Picture books, Self-help books
Publication Date
4-6-2005
Recommended Citation
Pardeck, John T. "Using children's books as an approach to enhancing our understanding of disability." Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation 4, no. 1-2 (2005): 77-85.
Journal Title
Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation
