Michelle Finds a Voice

This publication is the latest title in the "Books Beyond Words" series - a series in which the stories are told in pictures alone to allow each reader to form his or her own interpretation.

The books are designed to be accessible to people who have difficulty with written language.

This volume tells the 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 recognize her needs.

The book illustrates what happens to Michelle and how she and her carers are helped to overcome these difficulties.

Various solutions are explored including signing, symbol charts and electronic communication.