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"Let's Go Play"
By Rebecca Parten: LMSW-MACRO
This colorful and engaging picture book was written by Shelby McCarthy and illustrated by Rachel Batislaong. It introduces kids to a variety of different medical devices that people might use. For example, the book includes a kid that uses a power wheelchair, one that has a feeding tube, and another that has hearing aids. The variety of devices featured is one of the main reasons I recommend this book so highly. It goes beyond the “standard” things like a wheelchair or glasses. Other devices featured in a gait trainer, stander, AAC, and tracheostomy / ventilator. More and more kiddos with complex medical needs are able to attend general education classes and engage with their peers. Helping
kids understand that these types of devices or equipment help someone and that they can still play, have fun, and be part of thier community is so important. The book can be purchased on Etsy and the author also sells a companion coloring book, printable valentines, and printable valentines that kids can color themselves.
