Cerebral Palsy: Two New Books for Children from Turkey: One Step for Empathy and Awareness
Turkey Spastic Children Foundation - Cerebral Palsy Turkey added two new books to its Children's Book Series, which aims to develop the sense of empathy in children and raise awareness. The books “Birthday on the Farm” and “My Colors and Letters” entertain young readers while also informing them about Cerebral Palsy.
New Method in Cerebral Palsy Treatment
In “Birthday on the Farm”, we read about an enjoyable birthday adventure that Müjde, who has Cerebral Palsy, spent with her friends on the farm. In “My Colors and Letters”, we witness the journey of Deniz, who has Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, who had anxiety before starting kindergarten, to discover colors and letters in a fun way with the support of her teachers in kindergarten.
The income from the books will be used for special education and physiotherapy services for children affected by the earthquake.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy is the most common physical disability in infancy and childhood, caused by damage to the immature brain before, during or after birth.About Türkiye Spastic Children Foundation – Cerebral Palsy Türkiye:
- The first and only organization with the widest range of services on Cerebral Palsy (CP) in Turkey.
- It provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education services to children and adults with Cerebral Palsy.
- It carries out activities to help them become professional and take more part in social life.
- There are Metin Sabancı Special Education Schools, Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers and Family Application Center in the council campus on an area of 35 decares in Ataşehir, Istanbul. The Foundation, which has completed its 50th anniversary, has served more than 30 thousand children and their families.
