Have you ever heard of "My Favourite Words?"
the "F-words in Childhood Disability"?
They all start with the letter "F". They mean a lot to me
They are related to
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health - ICF
from the World Health Organization
These words are essential for my development
If you happen to spend time with me
at home, school, or during therapy sessions
please pay attention!
These magic words will really help everyone around me
to understand what really matters to me
Some people are over concerned with my disability
and forget that I want (and can) develop myself in a healthy and happy way!
Here goes my first favourite word:
Function
I want to do things!
I don't really care if I don't do them the same way everybody else does
Let me figure out how to do my day to day chores on my own
Making myself useful will make me feel good
I might need time a lot of trial and error
before finding my way of doing something
Family
the most important environment for any child
Family knows me better than anyone else
I believe they do what's best for me
always listen to what they have to say
Talk to them, learn from them
Above all: always respect and trust them
Fitness
Everyone needs to be in good health, including me
I need to take good care of my body
specially during my growth and development
Please help me find ways of keeping myself healthy and active
By understanding my own limitations and possibilities
everything becomes much easier
the best ways of doing so, is exploring movements and exercises
Friends
It's surely a very important part of childhood, right?
I need to have fun, learn and grow surrounded by friends
Don't let me miss opportunities to strengthen bonds of friendship
By being with them I can give them the chance to learn more about my disability
Besides I can get to know myself better too
a lifetime lesson for them and for myself
Fun
I love this tiny word
After all isn't that what childhood is all about?
I can grow, learn and also have a blast!
What about finding out what can be fun for me?
Future
The future is now!
Tomorrow is nothing more than the consequence of what I do today
I don't want to let opportunities just pass by me
Please help me accomplish what I can do today!
Now that you know my 6 favourite words
please help me put them to good use every day!
Are you with me?
Produced by Nossa Casa - Brazil
With support from Canchild - Canada
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