Does she know she's there Author:Nicola Schaefer First published in 1978, Does She Know She's There? is the inspiring story of one family's determination to love, cherish, and keep the severely brain-damaged child who is their only daughter. From the moment the Schaefers were told theirfirst-born Catherine would never walk, or talk, or even feed herself, they swore that to institutional... more »ize her would be their last resort. The keeping of that vow was far from the story of tears and dispair that some might assume. "Cath" emerges as an engaging personality in her own right, as terrinly challenged as she is. Now 37, Catherine Schaefer lives in her own home, with live-in support, plus friends-cum-tenants in the upstairs apartments. Still unable to move much, or to speak, Catherine's life has, nevertheless been a rewarding success story. This book is its chronicle. Illustrated with black and white photographs.(Parenting/Special Needs)« less