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This book, written by the actress Holly Robinson Peete and her daughter, is about their true story. Holly's daughter is a twin born normal, but her twin brother has autism. It explains what autism is like and details what it is like to have a brother with autism. It shares the frustrations of having plans disrupted by an autistic sibling. It also reveals her brother Charlie's unique mind and talents and the beautiful way he loves her.
Peete, R. H., Peete, R. E., Peete, H. R., & Evans, S. (2010). My Brother Charlie (1st ed.). Scholastic Press.

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What is a disability?

Why are people with disabilities sometimes poorly treated?

Do you think it is more challenging to have a hidden disability (one where people can’t see it) or a

noticeable physical disability?

What can learn from people who have disabilities?

Is someone with a disability less valuable to society?

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Converse about "hidden" disabilities and show a slide explaining the different types. Explain that a hidden disability is a disability that may not be immediately obvious. Hidden disabilities don't have physical signs and include learning difficulties, mental health as well as mobility, speech, visual or hearing impairments. Read the book, Thank You, Mr. Falker, about learning disabilities. Students will then participate in an activity to simulate a learning disorder (Polacco, 2012).

Objectives:

Students will write with their dominant hand the name of their school backward for 30 seconds, on a piece of paper,  as many times as they can. (Psychomotor)

Students will discuss with the class how they felt about the backward writing activity. (Affective)

Students will know the definition and identify several different types of hidden disabilities on a

worksheet. (Cognitive)

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Discuss the definition of physical disabilities and how there are many different types. Explain that two people can have the same disability and still be very different. A physical disability, defined by Britannica Kids, is a problem with the body. Physical disabilities may affect the eyes, the ears, the muscles, or the interior organs, such as the heart or lungs. Some people with a physical disability may use a wheelchair to move around. Read the book: Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability by Shane Burcaw (Burcaw, 2017).

Prior to the reading of the book, students will complete a “Disability Survey” containing multiple-choice questions about common misconceptions of people with physical disabilities. (Cognitive)

Students will write with their non-dominant hand (left hand if right-handed, right hand if left-handed) the name of their school as many times as they can for 30 seconds (to simulate a physical disability such as not being able to move part of your body well) on a piece of paper. (Psychomotor)

Students will reflect and discuss how their perception of people with disabilities has or has not changed after listening to the book. (Affective)

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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

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Templin Grandin has autism and faced many struggles as a child to find her way and fit in. It details her dislike of some clothing and food textures and her discomfort at being touched. She loved spinning, and she was teased mercilessly by classmates. Her brain was different, not less. She was able to see in pictures and, with the help of an exceptional teacher, she graduated from high school and several colleges.

Mosca, F. J., & Rieley, D. (2017). The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin (Amazing Scientists). The Innovation Press.

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All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything

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All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything

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This book is the true story of Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, who is in a wheelchair. At five-years-old she becomes an activist traveling from state to state, sharing her story of being denied access to school activities and trying to get wheelchair lifts on buses. This child's voice is powerful and strong, and she uses it. She is instrumental in getting the ADA law passed by her heroic action of crawling up the Capital's steps.

Pimentel, B. A., Ali, N., & Keelan-Chaffins, J. (2020). All the Way to the Top: How One Girl’s Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything (Inspiring Activism and Diversity Book About Children with Special Needs) (Illustrated ed.). Sourcebooks Explore.

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This picture book is a heartwarming true story of how Anne Sullivan helped Helen Keller overcome blindness and deafness. It details all of Anne's successes, like graduating from college and visiting 34 countries. She advocated for the deaf and blind to get an education and spoke against the injustices for the disabled.

Meltzer, B., & Eliopoulos, C. (2015). I am Helen Keller (Ordinary People Change the World) (Illustrated ed.). Dial Books.

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Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille

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Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille

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This book is Loius Braille's true story of becoming blind due to an accident at five years old. At ten years old he gets accepted to the royal school for the blind in Paris. He desperately wanted to read books for the blind and was heartbroken to realize that the books for the blind were inadequate and huge. Fortune would have it that the French Army needed help decoding secret dots on the page. It started him on the journey to develop the Braille dots used today.

Bryant, J., & Kulikov, B. (2016). Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille (Illustrated ed.). Knopf Books for Young Readers.

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We're All Wonders: Read Together Edition 

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We're All Wonders: Read Together Edition 

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A picture book is available about Auggie Pullman—a young boy born with genetic facial deformities—and his beloved dog, Daisy. This book introduces a younger audience to physical disabilities and discusses the importance of being kind to each other despite our outward appearances.

Palacio, R. J. (2020). We’re All Wonders: Read Together Edition (Read Together, Be Together) (Illustrated ed.). Knopf Books for Young Readers.

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Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability

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Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability

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The author was born with a rare disease, spinal muscular atrophy, which prevented his muscles from growing and developing typically. He physically has a large head and small body and is in a wheelchair. Although he looks very different mentally, he is intelligent. He discusses these differences openly in the book in a question and answer format.

Burcaw, S., & Carr, M. (2017). Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability. Roaring Brook Press.

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El Deafo is a graphic novel that illustrates the author's childhood as she becomes deaf. The book covers her mainstreamed into a new school instead of a deaf one. CeCe has to wear a massive machine, the phonic ear, around her neck to help her hear. The teacher has a special microphone, which allows her to hear everything, even her teacher going to the bathroom. She imagines herself as a superhero El Deafo and has engaging adventures.

Bell, C. (2014). El Deafo (Illustrated ed.). Harry N. Abrams.

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This book is the story of a boy named August who has a genetic disease that disfigures his face. His parents decide to no longer homeschool him and enroll him in a private school for fifth grade. This story is a coming of age story as he struggles to fit in, make friends, and be accepted.

Palacio, R. J. (2012). Wonder (1st ed.). Knopf Books for Young Readers.

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Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship

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Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship

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Jesica is a young girl who lost both her legs during the Boston Marathon bombing. As a double amputee, she has to learn to walk with prosthetic legs. She received a dog named Rescue, a service dog, to help her with her life. They form a strong unbreakable bond and have many adventures, and helps her feel normal again.

Kensky, J., Downes, P., & Magoon, S. (2018). Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship (Illustrated ed.). Candlewick.

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CHARLOTTE AND THE QUIET PLACE BY DEBORAH SOSIN, ILLUSTRATED BY SARA WOOLLEY

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CHARLOTTE AND THE QUIET PLACE BY DEBORAH SOSIN, ILLUSTRATED BY SARA WOOLLEY

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Charlette deals with a lot of noise sensitivities at school, in the park, and at home. Although this book never mentions autism, many students with autism deal with noise vulnerabilities. It shows how she calms down when she finds a quiet place where her thoughts are peaceful.

Sosin, D., & Woolley, S. (2015). Charlotte and the Quiet Place (Illustrated ed.). Plum Blossom.

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This book deals with the inclusion of an autistic child, Louis, into a mainstream classroom. Louis has a classroom aide with him all day as he doesn't communicate like a typical child, but instead, he parrots words. The children in the book struggle to understand his peculiar behavior and allowances that the teacher makes just for him.

Ely, L., & Dunbar, P. (2004). Looking after Louis (First Printing ed.). Albert Whitman & Company.

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Throughout this book, you see illustrations of the main character Susan doing ordinary little kid's things. She is swimming, baking, throwing, painting, and riding a horse. It is not until the end of the book that you realize that Susan is in a wheelchair. It shows that kids with physical disabilities like to do things that typical kids do.

Willis, J., & Ross, T. (2000). Susan Laughs. Henry Holt and Co. (BYR).

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ADHD is a common disability for many children. This book creatively details the characteristics of ADHD with pictures of dogs illustrating the words of the book. The dog photos captivate the viewer and describe what it is like to have ADHD. It addresses many misconceptions about children that have ADHD.

Hoopmann, K. (2020). All Dogs Have ADHD. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

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This book highlights the frequent abuse many individuals with disabilities face. Ten-year-old Ada has a crippled foot and is physically and verbally abused by her mother because of it. She is not allowed to go to school or out into the world. She is forced to take care of her brother. Set during WWII, her brother is sent away out of London, and Ada sneaks away and finally finds the freedom and acceptance that she craves and desires.

Bradley, K. B. (2016). The War That Saved My Life (Reprint ed.). Puffin Books.

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Thank you, Mr. Falker by Particia Polacco

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Thank you, Mr. Falker by Particia Polacco

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This story was an extraordinary true story about Trisha, the author of the book. Trisha, a fifth-grader, is a fantastic artist but could not read and experienced teasing and bullying by other school students. However, once the new teacher Mr. Falker, realizes that Trisha has dyslexia, he devotes himself to help her overcome it.

Polacco, P. (2012). Thank You, Mr. Falker (Illustrated ed.). Philomel Books.

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This classic story is about seven blind mice that can not figure out what object they are touching.Their blindness caused them not to see the whole picture. But as they worked together, they were able to see the item was an elephant. Often people with disabilities need help from animals or other people to maneuver in life successfully.
Young, E. (2002). Seven Blind Mice (Reading Railroad) (1st ed.). Puffin Books.

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Moses is deaf, as well as his classmates. His teacher is taking him to a concert. The book has excellent signal language illustrations. It speaks to the fact that even if you cannot hear, it doesn't mean that you can not attend things like music concerts. The book discusses how they can "listen" to the music by feeling the vibrations of the music by holding balloons in their lap.

Millman, I. (2002). Moses Goes to a Concert (First ed.). Square Fish.

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My Friend Suhana: A Story of Friendship and Cerebral Palsy

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My Friend Suhana: A Story of Friendship and Cerebral Palsy

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This beautifully written book is about a girl and her friend Suhana who has cerebral palsy. Although Suhana can not stand, walk or talk, their friendship grows. They meet once a week at a special needs class. She doesn't see Suhana's disability, but her as a person. Suhana's mom helps explain Sushana's sounds when she is happy or sad or hurting. This book is a remarkable book about friendship too.
Abdullah, S., & Abdullah, A. (2014). My Friend Suhana: A Story of Friendship and Cerebral Palsy (Growing with Love) (Illustrated ed.). Loving Healing Press.

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I Am Not a Label: 34 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities from past and present

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I Am Not a Label: 34 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities from past and present

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This book has 34 biographies of current and past disabled artists, authors, musicians, athletes, and thinkers. These short biographies are very inspirational as they overcame their disabilities and achieved extraordinary accomplishments. This book helps shattered perceptions of individuals with disabilities as they are all leaders in their field.

Burnell, C., & Baldo, L. M. (2020). I Am Not a Label: 34 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities from past and present (Illustrated ed.). Wide Eyed Editions.