Michelle Finds a Voice (Books Beyond Words)

Story of a young woman with cerebral palsy who is unable to speak, and so cannot communicate what she is thinking and feeling to the very people who might help her. She feels isolated and unhappy. Similarly, her supporters and carers are frustrated in their attempts to understand or recognise her needs. Illustrates what happens to Michelle and how she and her carers are helped to overcome these difficulties. Various solutions are explored, including the use of signing, symbol charts and electronic communication. Many people will be able to identify with Michelle. Her story is told through pictures alone to allow each reader to make his or her own interpretation. Written text at the end of the book provides one possible narrative for the pictures.Hollins, Sheila is the author of 'Michelle Finds a Voice (Books Beyond Words)', published 1997 under ISBN 9781901242065 and ISBN 1901242064.