Author: Tylia L. Flores
Publisher: Tylia Flores
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Tylia L. Flores, a published author and disability activist, takes you on a journey through her poetic life, sharing her inspiring story of overcoming obstacles with cerebral palsy. In Throughout Stomping Through My Poetic Life, Flores paints a vivid picture of her struggles and triumphs, inviting readers to witness the power of poetry as a conduit for self-expression and resilience. Born with cerebral palsy, Flores has faced numerous challenges throughout her life. Yet instead of succumbing to despair, she turned to writing as a way to navigate her world and express her thoughts and emotions. In this book, she shares a collection of poems and stories that shed light on the challenges she has faced, from navigating everyday routines to navigating societal barriers. Through her poignant and captivating words, Flores invites readers to step into her shoes, experiencing the world through her eyes and understanding the impact of disability on an individual's life. Through her words, she challenges stereotypes, promotes inclusivity, and inspires others to embrace their own unique journeys. Throughout Stomping Through My Poetic Life is not just a book; it is a manifesto for change. Flores's writing is a call to action, urging readers to dismantle ableist narratives and strive for a society that respects and values the experiences and perspectives of individuals with disabilities. Whether you are an aspiring poet, a disability rights advocate, or simply seeking inspiration, this book will undoubtedly touch your soul and leave a lasting impact. Through her powerful storytelling and unwavering determination, Flores reminds us that life's challenges do not have to define us. Prepare to be transported to a world where cerebral palsy is a stepping stone and not a limitation. Immerse yourself in the world of Tylia L. Flores, where poetry becomes an agent of change, and where the human spirit triumphs over all. Throughout Stomping Through My Poetic Life is a book that will forever redefine the way we view disability and inspire us to embrace our own potential.
Stomping on through my poetic life with cerebral palsy
Author: Tylia L. Flores
Publisher: Tylia Flores
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Tylia L. Flores, a published author and disability activist, takes you on a journey through her poetic life, sharing her inspiring story of overcoming obstacles with cerebral palsy. In Throughout Stomping Through My Poetic Life, Flores paints a vivid picture of her struggles and triumphs, inviting readers to witness the power of poetry as a conduit for self-expression and resilience. Born with cerebral palsy, Flores has faced numerous challenges throughout her life. Yet instead of succumbing to despair, she turned to writing as a way to navigate her world and express her thoughts and emotions. In this book, she shares a collection of poems and stories that shed light on the challenges she has faced, from navigating everyday routines to navigating societal barriers. Through her poignant and captivating words, Flores invites readers to step into her shoes, experiencing the world through her eyes and understanding the impact of disability on an individual's life. Through her words, she challenges stereotypes, promotes inclusivity, and inspires others to embrace their own unique journeys. Throughout Stomping Through My Poetic Life is not just a book; it is a manifesto for change. Flores's writing is a call to action, urging readers to dismantle ableist narratives and strive for a society that respects and values the experiences and perspectives of individuals with disabilities. Whether you are an aspiring poet, a disability rights advocate, or simply seeking inspiration, this book will undoubtedly touch your soul and leave a lasting impact. Through her powerful storytelling and unwavering determination, Flores reminds us that life's challenges do not have to define us. Prepare to be transported to a world where cerebral palsy is a stepping stone and not a limitation. Immerse yourself in the world of Tylia L. Flores, where poetry becomes an agent of change, and where the human spirit triumphs over all. Throughout Stomping Through My Poetic Life is a book that will forever redefine the way we view disability and inspire us to embrace our own potential.
Publisher: Tylia Flores
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Tylia L. Flores, a published author and disability activist, takes you on a journey through her poetic life, sharing her inspiring story of overcoming obstacles with cerebral palsy. In Throughout Stomping Through My Poetic Life, Flores paints a vivid picture of her struggles and triumphs, inviting readers to witness the power of poetry as a conduit for self-expression and resilience. Born with cerebral palsy, Flores has faced numerous challenges throughout her life. Yet instead of succumbing to despair, she turned to writing as a way to navigate her world and express her thoughts and emotions. In this book, she shares a collection of poems and stories that shed light on the challenges she has faced, from navigating everyday routines to navigating societal barriers. Through her poignant and captivating words, Flores invites readers to step into her shoes, experiencing the world through her eyes and understanding the impact of disability on an individual's life. Through her words, she challenges stereotypes, promotes inclusivity, and inspires others to embrace their own unique journeys. Throughout Stomping Through My Poetic Life is not just a book; it is a manifesto for change. Flores's writing is a call to action, urging readers to dismantle ableist narratives and strive for a society that respects and values the experiences and perspectives of individuals with disabilities. Whether you are an aspiring poet, a disability rights advocate, or simply seeking inspiration, this book will undoubtedly touch your soul and leave a lasting impact. Through her powerful storytelling and unwavering determination, Flores reminds us that life's challenges do not have to define us. Prepare to be transported to a world where cerebral palsy is a stepping stone and not a limitation. Immerse yourself in the world of Tylia L. Flores, where poetry becomes an agent of change, and where the human spirit triumphs over all. Throughout Stomping Through My Poetic Life is a book that will forever redefine the way we view disability and inspire us to embrace our own potential.
HANDI-CAPABLE
Author: Tylia L Flores
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781667138169
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
What is Cerebral Palsy? A wheelchair, a woman, windswept legs, stiffness. And through one side of my body, lack of mobility, and tightness in my knees. That's all causes by a condition called Cerebral Palsy according to the CDC Cerebral Palsy (CP)- is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. But that's not my definition of Cerebral Palsy my definition of cerebral palsy ce-re-bral pal-sy A condition that makes life more interesting, more of an adventure and more of a journey. You see I could have started this off by stating the old boring medical terms of Cerebral Palsy, but in my personal opinion it would be continuing the stigma's that I've been trying to debunk since I was 18 years old and wouldn't that be a boring book to read. To be frank, I'm tired of seeing books that don't focus on the positive side of Cerebral Palsy. Well, OK at least some do, but there's not very much, so I've decided to write this full of stories to explain how I overcome each obstacle with Cerebral Palsy. My name is Tylia L Flores. I'm Handi-capable!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781667138169
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
What is Cerebral Palsy? A wheelchair, a woman, windswept legs, stiffness. And through one side of my body, lack of mobility, and tightness in my knees. That's all causes by a condition called Cerebral Palsy according to the CDC Cerebral Palsy (CP)- is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. But that's not my definition of Cerebral Palsy my definition of cerebral palsy ce-re-bral pal-sy A condition that makes life more interesting, more of an adventure and more of a journey. You see I could have started this off by stating the old boring medical terms of Cerebral Palsy, but in my personal opinion it would be continuing the stigma's that I've been trying to debunk since I was 18 years old and wouldn't that be a boring book to read. To be frank, I'm tired of seeing books that don't focus on the positive side of Cerebral Palsy. Well, OK at least some do, but there's not very much, so I've decided to write this full of stories to explain how I overcome each obstacle with Cerebral Palsy. My name is Tylia L Flores. I'm Handi-capable!
The Inner World of Medical Students
Author: Johanna Shapiro
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 113803097X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
This is a practical and comprehensive guide to communication in family medicine for doctors nurses and staff in the primary healthcare team. It brings together all facets of communication in healthcare including involvement of patients staff and external workers. It shows how to address all aspects of communication in relation to one-to-one situations teaching and groups and encourages the reader to reflect on their own clinical and work experience. Using think boxes exercises and references this is an accessible guide relevant to all members of the practice team.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 113803097X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
This is a practical and comprehensive guide to communication in family medicine for doctors nurses and staff in the primary healthcare team. It brings together all facets of communication in healthcare including involvement of patients staff and external workers. It shows how to address all aspects of communication in relation to one-to-one situations teaching and groups and encourages the reader to reflect on their own clinical and work experience. Using think boxes exercises and references this is an accessible guide relevant to all members of the practice team.
Shades
Author: Stephanie Esther Fam
Publisher: SHADES PUBLISHERS
ISBN: 9811713510
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
It’s certainly common knowledge that different colours make up a rainbow. It is in a similar fashion that I believe it takes many different shades of colours to clearly define an individual from any one else. I am no exception to my very own analogy. At first glance, the public sees what is perhaps the most obvious shade of me that makes me the unique individual I am. They see me on a pushchair, they see my physical disability known as Cerebral Palsy. My eyes keenly watch. As she flies with carefree grace. Her beautiful wings flutter. As she goes from flower to flower. All of which bear magnificent beauty and colour. ~ Excerpt from Shades ~ Life with Cerebral Palsy has vastly limited my physicality, leaving me with minimum control of my limbs, hands and feet. This sole reason makes it understandable why strangers might sometimes view me as weak or fragile, and try to encourage me by telling me how brave I am to be stepping out into the world, with as much normalcy as possible despite obvious challenges. While I am thankful for their kind intentions, my one and only reply will always be that I’m not brave, I’m merely doing my best at living my life. These very words, perhaps, are the reason the other two shades I’m about to mention hold the key to the depths that encompass the core of my individuality… My knack for public speaking was discovered thanks to the Toastmasters International which provided me with opportunities and the freedom to discover and harness all related skills. Contrary to popular belief in today’s society, not every child’s talent or call is discovered at a young age, as was the case with my passion for public speaking. I started off as someone whom others found difficult to understand when I read aloud, and emerged as a woman who tugs at the heartstrings of others through my words. I wish for my experience to resonate with my readers and inspire them to endlessly work on their passion. It is in moments like these. That one can’t help but wonder why. Why does this world seem to be in a never-ending race? Is life nothing but a ridiculous paper chase? ~ Excerpt from Shades ~ The second of the other two shades that act as the catalyst for putting together this book is the fact that I’m a writer. My love affair with words started at the tender age of 10… I’m not certain if it was my physical circumstances or some other unseen force that sparked my interest in reading, but it didn’t take long for interest to morph into a kind of obsession. With time, it dawned on me that as much as the words from books told me of people, places and events they wanted to share with me, I too could do the same with my own words and much more. Although an obvious route of writing was to emulate what I loved the most, i.e. to write a novel of my own, I eventually found that I favoured and expressed myself best in poetry. Take a minute to step away from this madness. The shortness of life. Often unknown to our awareness. How long can fame and money last? Must the pursuit of happiness be such a tedious task? ~ Excerpt from Shades ~ With so much said, many who know of my flair for writing often ask where my inspiration for my poems lay. The truth is… I have no specific root for it but if I really have to pinpoint an answer, I would say my personal experiences, unspoken thoughts and unique views on societal norms are the cornerstones to my poems. As you come upon each poem in this book, I hope you get to see different shades of me as a writer, a woman and most of all, realize that ‘differences’ are nothing more than extras in the human experiences we all share. In the craziness of our lives. We must not forget Sometimes, it is the simplest things That make us smile. Such as watching a pretty butterfly! ~ Excerpt from Shades ~
Publisher: SHADES PUBLISHERS
ISBN: 9811713510
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
It’s certainly common knowledge that different colours make up a rainbow. It is in a similar fashion that I believe it takes many different shades of colours to clearly define an individual from any one else. I am no exception to my very own analogy. At first glance, the public sees what is perhaps the most obvious shade of me that makes me the unique individual I am. They see me on a pushchair, they see my physical disability known as Cerebral Palsy. My eyes keenly watch. As she flies with carefree grace. Her beautiful wings flutter. As she goes from flower to flower. All of which bear magnificent beauty and colour. ~ Excerpt from Shades ~ Life with Cerebral Palsy has vastly limited my physicality, leaving me with minimum control of my limbs, hands and feet. This sole reason makes it understandable why strangers might sometimes view me as weak or fragile, and try to encourage me by telling me how brave I am to be stepping out into the world, with as much normalcy as possible despite obvious challenges. While I am thankful for their kind intentions, my one and only reply will always be that I’m not brave, I’m merely doing my best at living my life. These very words, perhaps, are the reason the other two shades I’m about to mention hold the key to the depths that encompass the core of my individuality… My knack for public speaking was discovered thanks to the Toastmasters International which provided me with opportunities and the freedom to discover and harness all related skills. Contrary to popular belief in today’s society, not every child’s talent or call is discovered at a young age, as was the case with my passion for public speaking. I started off as someone whom others found difficult to understand when I read aloud, and emerged as a woman who tugs at the heartstrings of others through my words. I wish for my experience to resonate with my readers and inspire them to endlessly work on their passion. It is in moments like these. That one can’t help but wonder why. Why does this world seem to be in a never-ending race? Is life nothing but a ridiculous paper chase? ~ Excerpt from Shades ~ The second of the other two shades that act as the catalyst for putting together this book is the fact that I’m a writer. My love affair with words started at the tender age of 10… I’m not certain if it was my physical circumstances or some other unseen force that sparked my interest in reading, but it didn’t take long for interest to morph into a kind of obsession. With time, it dawned on me that as much as the words from books told me of people, places and events they wanted to share with me, I too could do the same with my own words and much more. Although an obvious route of writing was to emulate what I loved the most, i.e. to write a novel of my own, I eventually found that I favoured and expressed myself best in poetry. Take a minute to step away from this madness. The shortness of life. Often unknown to our awareness. How long can fame and money last? Must the pursuit of happiness be such a tedious task? ~ Excerpt from Shades ~ With so much said, many who know of my flair for writing often ask where my inspiration for my poems lay. The truth is… I have no specific root for it but if I really have to pinpoint an answer, I would say my personal experiences, unspoken thoughts and unique views on societal norms are the cornerstones to my poems. As you come upon each poem in this book, I hope you get to see different shades of me as a writer, a woman and most of all, realize that ‘differences’ are nothing more than extras in the human experiences we all share. In the craziness of our lives. We must not forget Sometimes, it is the simplest things That make us smile. Such as watching a pretty butterfly! ~ Excerpt from Shades ~
The Alcalde
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
As the magazine of the Texas Exes, The Alcalde has united alumni and friends of The University of Texas at Austin for nearly 100 years. The Alcalde serves as an intellectual crossroads where UT's luminaries - artists, engineers, executives, musicians, attorneys, journalists, lawmakers, and professors among them - meet bimonthly to exchange ideas. Its pages also offer a place for Texas Exes to swap stories and share memories of Austin and their alma mater. The magazine's unique name is Spanish for "mayor" or "chief magistrate"; the nickname of the governor who signed UT into existence was "The Old Alcalde."
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
As the magazine of the Texas Exes, The Alcalde has united alumni and friends of The University of Texas at Austin for nearly 100 years. The Alcalde serves as an intellectual crossroads where UT's luminaries - artists, engineers, executives, musicians, attorneys, journalists, lawmakers, and professors among them - meet bimonthly to exchange ideas. Its pages also offer a place for Texas Exes to swap stories and share memories of Austin and their alma mater. The magazine's unique name is Spanish for "mayor" or "chief magistrate"; the nickname of the governor who signed UT into existence was "The Old Alcalde."
Poetry Wales
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
The Myth of Mirror Neurons: The Real Neuroscience of Communication and Cognition
Author: Gregory Hickok
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393244164
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
An essential reconsideration of one of the most far-reaching theories in modern neuroscience and psychology. In 1992, a group of neuroscientists from Parma, Italy, reported a new class of brain cells discovered in the motor cortex of the macaque monkey. These cells, later dubbed mirror neurons, responded equally well during the monkey’s own motor actions, such as grabbing an object, and while the monkey watched someone else perform similar motor actions. Researchers speculated that the neurons allowed the monkey to understand others by simulating their actions in its own brain. Mirror neurons soon jumped species and took human neuroscience and psychology by storm. In the late 1990s theorists showed how the cells provided an elegantly simple new way to explain the evolution of language, the development of human empathy, and the neural foundation of autism. In the years that followed, a stream of scientific studies implicated mirror neurons in everything from schizophrenia and drug abuse to sexual orientation and contagious yawning. In The Myth of Mirror Neurons, neuroscientist Gregory Hickok reexamines the mirror neuron story and finds that it is built on a tenuous foundation—a pair of codependent assumptions about mirror neuron activity and human understanding. Drawing on a broad range of observations from work on animal behavior, modern neuroimaging, neurological disorders, and more, Hickok argues that the foundational assumptions fall flat in light of the facts. He then explores alternative explanations of mirror neuron function while illuminating crucial questions about human cognition and brain function: Why do humans imitate so prodigiously? How different are the left and right hemispheres of the brain? Why do we have two visual systems? Do we need to be able to talk to understand speech? What’s going wrong in autism? Can humans read minds? The Myth of Mirror Neurons not only delivers an instructive tale about the course of scientific progress—from discovery to theory to revision—but also provides deep insights into the organization and function of the human brain and the nature of communication and cognition.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393244164
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
An essential reconsideration of one of the most far-reaching theories in modern neuroscience and psychology. In 1992, a group of neuroscientists from Parma, Italy, reported a new class of brain cells discovered in the motor cortex of the macaque monkey. These cells, later dubbed mirror neurons, responded equally well during the monkey’s own motor actions, such as grabbing an object, and while the monkey watched someone else perform similar motor actions. Researchers speculated that the neurons allowed the monkey to understand others by simulating their actions in its own brain. Mirror neurons soon jumped species and took human neuroscience and psychology by storm. In the late 1990s theorists showed how the cells provided an elegantly simple new way to explain the evolution of language, the development of human empathy, and the neural foundation of autism. In the years that followed, a stream of scientific studies implicated mirror neurons in everything from schizophrenia and drug abuse to sexual orientation and contagious yawning. In The Myth of Mirror Neurons, neuroscientist Gregory Hickok reexamines the mirror neuron story and finds that it is built on a tenuous foundation—a pair of codependent assumptions about mirror neuron activity and human understanding. Drawing on a broad range of observations from work on animal behavior, modern neuroimaging, neurological disorders, and more, Hickok argues that the foundational assumptions fall flat in light of the facts. He then explores alternative explanations of mirror neuron function while illuminating crucial questions about human cognition and brain function: Why do humans imitate so prodigiously? How different are the left and right hemispheres of the brain? Why do we have two visual systems? Do we need to be able to talk to understand speech? What’s going wrong in autism? Can humans read minds? The Myth of Mirror Neurons not only delivers an instructive tale about the course of scientific progress—from discovery to theory to revision—but also provides deep insights into the organization and function of the human brain and the nature of communication and cognition.
The Place of Us
Author: Karen Draper
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781947966246
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Karen Draper and her husband are ecstatic to welcome Preston, their first child, into their lives. Joyful anticipation turns to fear when they are told they must prepare to lose him. When Preston defies the odds, the Draper family enters the world of special needs. A journey where they experience indifference, medical emergencies and uncertainty, all while trying to maintain some sense of normalcy. As Karen discovers the educational blockades for special needs students, she taps into her intuitive side, discovering how love and courage take mysterious forms, even in the most ordinary of lives. From the daily grind of balancing caring for a special needs son and a healthy daughter to mystical, angelic appearances, Karen learns about life, death, and the spaces we fill in between. Told from a mother's perspective, The Place of Us will rearrange your heart and take you to places of hope and healing within yourself.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781947966246
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Karen Draper and her husband are ecstatic to welcome Preston, their first child, into their lives. Joyful anticipation turns to fear when they are told they must prepare to lose him. When Preston defies the odds, the Draper family enters the world of special needs. A journey where they experience indifference, medical emergencies and uncertainty, all while trying to maintain some sense of normalcy. As Karen discovers the educational blockades for special needs students, she taps into her intuitive side, discovering how love and courage take mysterious forms, even in the most ordinary of lives. From the daily grind of balancing caring for a special needs son and a healthy daughter to mystical, angelic appearances, Karen learns about life, death, and the spaces we fill in between. Told from a mother's perspective, The Place of Us will rearrange your heart and take you to places of hope and healing within yourself.
Census
Author: Jesse Ball
Publisher: Granta Books
ISBN: 1783783761
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
'CENSUS is a vital testament to selfless love; a psalm to commonplace miracles; and a mysterious evolving metaphor. So kind, it aches.' David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas A father and son who are census takers journey across a nameless country from the town of A to the town of Z in the wake of the father's fatal diagnosis. Knowing that his time is menacingly short, the father takes his son, who requires close and constant adult guidance, on this trip of indefinite length. Their feelings for each other are challenged and bolstered as they move in and out of a variety of homes, meeting a variety of different people. Census is about the ways in which people react to the son's condition, to the son as a person in the world. It is about discrimination and acceptance, kindness and art, education and love. It is a profoundly moving novel, glowing with wisdom and grace, roaring with a desire to change the world.
Publisher: Granta Books
ISBN: 1783783761
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
'CENSUS is a vital testament to selfless love; a psalm to commonplace miracles; and a mysterious evolving metaphor. So kind, it aches.' David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas A father and son who are census takers journey across a nameless country from the town of A to the town of Z in the wake of the father's fatal diagnosis. Knowing that his time is menacingly short, the father takes his son, who requires close and constant adult guidance, on this trip of indefinite length. Their feelings for each other are challenged and bolstered as they move in and out of a variety of homes, meeting a variety of different people. Census is about the ways in which people react to the son's condition, to the son as a person in the world. It is about discrimination and acceptance, kindness and art, education and love. It is a profoundly moving novel, glowing with wisdom and grace, roaring with a desire to change the world.
Out of My Heart
Author: Sharon M. Draper
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665902175
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Because she loves horses but is scared of them, Melody wants to conquer her fears, so she hopes a summer camp will be the place to welcome someone with cerebral palsy who wants to learn to ride.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665902175
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Because she loves horses but is scared of them, Melody wants to conquer her fears, so she hopes a summer camp will be the place to welcome someone with cerebral palsy who wants to learn to ride.