A collection of short films for primary schools in which children with a range of disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions tell us about their lives. The content is designed to encourage understanding and inclusion, both at school and in the wider world.
Suitable for: KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2nd Level in Scotland.
Dealing with asthma - Alesha's Story. video
Alisha is a nine-year-old girl who suffers from asthma. She talks about how it affects her life and the things she finds difficult.
Coping with visual impairment - Theo's Story. video
Theo is a ten-year-old boy with a visual impairment. He does not want to be treated differently because of his disability and doesn't like it when people are being too nice to him.
Living with diabetes - Phoebe's Story. video
Phoebe is a seven-year-old girl who suffers from type 1 diabetes. Hear how she manages her medication and still enjoys Trick or Treat on Halloween.
Down's Syndrome - Alexandra's Story. video
We meet triplet Alexandra who unlike her other two sisters, has Down's syndrome.
Coping with Dyslexia - Sophie's Story. video
Sophie is a nine year old girl who suffers from dyslexia and struggles with reading and spelling.
Coping with epilepsy - Robbie's Story. video
Robbie is an 11-year-old boy who has epilepsy. Robbie suffers from absences where he does not know where he is.
Cerebral Palsy - Archie's Story. video
In this short film for primary schools we meet Archie, a ten year old boy who has cerebral palsy.
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