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‘As well as being of interest to educators, Joan Ross's autobiography would be worth including as a text for pupils following citizenship curriculum in secondary schools’ — SENCO Update. Joan is an adult with cerebral palsy who grew up when compulsory education was not in place for all children. Her memories of her childhood before inclusion, her development as a teenager and her adult life are chronicled without sentiment and this book offers the reader an autobiography of someone who lives with a significant disability. The book is supported by SCOPE who have provided an introduction and informative commentary about cerebral palsy. The book is of general interest and offers information and inspiration to Scope members and those whose lives are touched by CP.
Problems at Home
Problems at Home
When Dad retired, I became the centre of his life. I was glad of his help: taking me out to my car, opening the garage doors for me and carrying my bags. The whole street must have known when I was taking my car out of the garage, as Dad shouted, ‘Turn the wheel more to the right. Woah! Stop!’ He totally confused me. When he saw me turn on my car radio and wave goodbye, he frowned with disapproval. He didn't think I should be listening to the radio as it might distract me from driving.
He started to wait for me to come home so that he could help me in, and I felt under pressure to be home ...