Special Goalie

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Marco knew something was wrong, but when he heard Muscular Dystrophy, he was clearly frightened. Marco remembered his cousin, Marvin. He had Muscular Dystrophy and he ended up in a wheelchair. Could the same thing happen to Marco?

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Marco knew something was wrong, but when he heard Muscular Dystrophy, he was clearly frightened. Marco remembered his cousin, Marvin. He had Muscular Dystrophy and he ended up in a wheelchair. Could the same thing happen to Marco?

About The Story

Possibility can look different than we first imagined.

A Paxton & Friends story about muscular dystrophy, confidence, participation, and discovering new possibilities.

Marco faces fears and uncertainty about muscular dystrophy and what it may mean for the activities he enjoys and the way he participates with his friends.

As the story unfolds, Marco and the friends begin to see that limitations do not erase ability, and that participation can take many forms when people are willing to think differently.

Special Goalie gives young readers an approachable way to talk about muscular dystrophy, confidence, inclusion, adapting activities, and recognizing possibility even when circumstances change.

What Young Readers Will Explore

Ability is not defined by doing things one particular way.

Paxton & Friends introduces challenging subjects through stories children can approach with curiosity, friendship, and compassion.

Muscular Dystrophy Inclusion Confidence Adapting Activities

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