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"As a mother of a child "labeled" as
having a disability, I feel Ben "This book is a "must read" for all folks that
Anderson's "IQ of 63 - So What!" is a will be interacting with people with
must reading for parents and disabilities - which should be ALL of us.
professionals of individuals with Ben's very thoughtful look at himself and
disabilities. Rarely are the
realization that things should and could have
experiences of having a disability
been different if he were born later in the
and its impact on one's life so simply
yet eloquently retold as through the
Century, is a sensitive way to deal with the
direct, honest voice of Ben Anderson. issue of neglect and discrimination in our
You will find yourself cheering for educational system and society. Ben is a
Ben through every page as he survivor!! Miraculously, his determination
expertly leads the reader through and will were not stifled and he is able to
the up's and down's of the life of a "make a difference" in the lives of those he
person born with cerebral palsy in comes into contact with. He has spoken to
the 1950's. If you or someone you thousands of students in the classes in
love has ever been told to "give up" teacher preparation at UW-Stout. His
or "be realistic" about their dreams: message is clear as he shares "his story" and
you need to read this book." Sandra then explains to the students why Inclusion
Padmanabhan, Ph.D in the classroom is so important for students
with disabilities. He is an inspiration and a
Break Through Mission: strong advocate for those with disabilities
and their parents and the teachers that
Since 1978 our mission has been to willingly teach them". Lynn LaVenture-
expand awareness of and sensitivity Instructor, UW-Stout
towards persons with disabilities. We
will motivate people of all abilities
not only to work with others, but to
encourage one another as well! Ben D. “This book is so helpful in understanding what
Anderson
it’s like to grow up with a disability from a
Speaker on Disabilities-Advocate-Disability Awareness
personal perspective, that I use it as a required
Providing Presentations & Training Programs textbook at UW-Stout in the Psycho Social
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students have commented how much they
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