Sophie invites readers to learn about cerebral palsy from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is like use a wheelchair and communicate with assistive technology. She talks about different forms of cerebral palsy and explains that living with the condition can sometimes be difficult but there are many ways she can be supported.

Acknowledgements. 1. Introducing Sophie who has Cerebral Palsy. 2. Using alternative communication. 3. Personal assistants and having fun. 4. Disability rights. 5. Communication at school. 6. What is Cerebral Palsy?. 7. Other difficulties. 8. Management and support. 9. Opportunities. 10. The future. 11. Disability in the community. 12. Communication passport and other communication help. 13. How teachers can help. 14. How teaching assistants can help. 15. How family can help. 16. How personal assistants and other carers can help. 17. How others in the community can help. 18. How professionals and therapists can help. Recommended websites and organisations.

Marion Stanton, illustrated by Katie Stanton