Children with special needs

Karen L. Lungu

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Children with special needs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Resource Guide for Parents, Educators, Social Workers, and Other Caregivers

by Karen L. Lungu

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Did you know some kids have super unique brains and bodies that make them see the world differently? This book shares real stories of kids who face big challenges but also have amazing strengths. Learning about them helps us understand why every child deserves care and a chance to shine.

Quick Assessment

This book offers insightful guidance for parents and caregivers of children with special needs, including those with prenatal exposure to alcohol or drugs, premature birth, and various developmental disabilities. It combines moving fictional stories with practical information about education, adoption, and available resources in the United States. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it sensitively explores these topics while providing extensive support materials for families.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

212 pages
ISBN
0398069336
Pages
212
Publisher
Charles C. Thomas Publisher
Published
1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Children With DisabilitiesCareUnited StatesDevelopmentally Disabled ChildrenChildren of Prenatal Alcohol AbuseInfantsServices forSpecial Needs AdoptionEnfants Nés De Mère Alcoolique, Services AuxAdoption D'enfants À Besoins ParticuliersKindEnfants Nés De Mère AlcooliquePremature InfantsEnfants Atteints De Troubles Du Développement, Services AuxEnfants HandicapésEnfants Atteints De Troubles Du DéveloppementPrématurés, Services AuxErziehungBehinderungRatgeberPrématurésSoinsEnfants Handicapés, Services Aux

Places

United States