Come with Logan and his mom as they learn about Parkinson's Disease and how to help Grandma, who has been diagnosed. Join them on their journey as Dr. Smart and Sparky make learning about Parkinson's easy and enjoyable. You, too, will learn wonderful ways to help someone you love.
"Let's Learn about Parkinson's" is an excellent and approachable book that normalizes an otherwise frightening diagnosis for children. I highly recommend it to any young reader interested in the brain or who has a family member with Parkinson's."
Ankur A. Butala, M.D.
Movement Disorders Neurologist & Neuropsychiatrist
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Johns Hopkins Medicine
"A must-read for any child who has a parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle with Parkinson's disease (PD). Dr. Smart explains the condition in simple, easy-to-understand language, highlighting the importance of exercise, social interaction, and medication in helping individuals manage PD."
Fernando L. Pagan, M.D. Professor and Vice Chairman of Neurology,
Director of Movement Disorders Program
Medical Director of Georgetown University Hospital
Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence
Translational Neurotherapeutics Program"
"This book is a wonderful resource to help children comprehend the changes they are seeing in their loved ones as it relates to Parkinson's disease. Through imaginative storytelling, compelling characters and accurate medical advice, I could see a place where this book serves as an important partner in a family's journey with Parkinson's from understanding to acceptance."
Drew Falconer, M.D., FAAN
Director, Movement Disorders Specialist
Inova Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center (IPMDC)
Associate Professor of Neurology
"Let's Learn About Parkinson's helps to simplify the task of helping children better understand what Parkinson's disease is, what it means for their loved ones, and how THEY can play an active role in helping those with Parkinson's navigate the long journey. As a Parkinson's disease specialist, I wholeheartedly support and endorse this fun and easy-to-understand story as a way to share knowledge of a tough subject with children."
Steven E. Lo, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
UVA School of Medicine - Inova Campus
