Explaining to a child about PD

How do you explain to a child a complex disease like Parkinson's, that sadly at present has no cure, and to gently describe how this degenerative disease takes its course. Children are curious and ask questions, to which they deserve honest logical answers. A young child may have a grandparent, or even a parent with Parkinson's, and believe me, children don't miss a thing. They are far smarter than we give them credit for, and have a greater capacity for understanding than we could possibly imagine. I have had to explain on several occasions to young children, who don't know what stigma is and show no shame in staring at me, simply because they don't understand and know my movements are not normal. I explain using straightforward easy language that they can comprehend, which leaves their inquisitive questioning minds satisfied. I came across a site with several books aimed specifically at children, explaining in plain simple terms what Parkinson's is and how is effects their loved ones. I wanted to share this site with you, so that anyone out there, with a child in this undesirable situation, may benefit from having a helpful educational tool in the form of a children's book. So take a look at Five Great Children's Books about Parkinson's Disease.