Any great biographies for kids with learning disabilities?

[Cindy in C-ville]

For my ds who we're considering Concerta (see other post), I'm thinking it might be great for him to read some stories of others who have various learning disabilities. Suggestions?

[HeidiD]

Civil War General, president of Bowdoin College, governer of Maine...

My husband gave me his biography ("In the Hands of Providence" - Alice Rains Trulock) and I was amazed to read that he had such a terrible speech impediment, he was almost afraid to open his mouth. He struggled a great deal and finally overcame the problem when he was in college, eventually becoming known as a fine orator (partly because the technique he developed to disguise his speech impediment made him sound "melodic".) :)

It's an adult book, but maybe you could find it in the library and read the part to your son that addresses this. If you like movies, "Gods and Generals" is a Civil War film in which Chamberlain is featured.

[Ibbygirl]

:bigear: I would love to know this as well. Both of my kids are special needs. :)