Other Resources

Grandpa, What is ALS?
Written by Bonnie Gold-Babins, illustrated by Matt Abergel

My Grandpa used to take me and my brother to the zoo every Sunday. We'd see the tigers and giraffes. We'd eat popcorn and ice cream. We loved our special time together.

This is a story of the love shared by a grandfather, who develops ALS, and his grandchild who learns to accept and understand the disease. Their special bond remained unchanged. This book is best suited to the pre or early reader, but will touch those of any age.

Available through the ALS Society of Alberta. All proceeds go to the ALS Society of Alberta. Contact:  society@alsab.ca

A booklet for Young People - Click here for free download

Prepared for the ALS Society of Canada in 1998, this book gives a basic overview of the disease. Suitable for those who can read. Available from the ALS Society of Canada, e-mail alscanada@als.ca for ordering information.

Someone you know has ALS:
A simple way to help children understand and cope with ALS
By Lois Clark

A homemade book with illustrations by Lois dedicated to her father, David Williams (1927-2000).

This gives more information about the disease and how to manage feelings connected with living with someone with ALS. This publication is very appropriate for educating the 6-12 year old group about ALS.

Available trhough the ALS clinic in McMaster 905-521-2100 ext 76870 gabri@mcmaster.ca $5.00 each or $40.00 for 10 (including tax).

Web Resources for Caregivers
Online caregiver support forum
http://www.alsforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=7

Web Resources for Children
March of Faces space for kids
http://www.march-of-faces.org/KIDS/moe1.html