Families of handicapped persons

James John Gallagher, Peter Vietze

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Families of handicapped persons

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by James John Gallagher, Peter Vietze

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Families with a child who has a disability face challenges that most people don’t see. This book shows how each family member—mom, dad, brothers, and sisters—plays a special role in handling stress and supporting each other. Understanding these families helps everyone learn how to be stronger together.

Themes

FamilyDisability RepresentationEmotional: Stress & Anxiety

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade book explores the dynamics of families with children who have mental disabilities, highlighting the roles of parents and siblings and the stresses these families experience. It offers insights into family life cycles and provides thoughtful solutions to common challenges. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses complex family relationships without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Stress (Psychology)
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

307 pages
ISBN
9780933716582
Pages
307
Publisher
Brookes Publishing Company
Published
1986
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Children With Mental DisabilitiesUnited StatesFamily RelationshipsCongressesStressPeople With Disabilities, Life Skills Guides

Places

United States