Youth with special needs

Tells the story of Penelope, a girl who has Down syndrome, her growth and development, and how she and her family are affected by her condition.

Tells the story of Sheila, a high school student suffering from severe emotional disturbance, and her attempts to cope by venting her rage, cutting herself, and starving herself before getting the help she needs to begin to recover.

The personal story of a boy with abusive and neglectful parents is accompanied by information about topics related to the child protection system.

Examines the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder through the story of Connor, a young boy diagnosed with the disorder.

The personal story of a boy with autism and his parents and older sister is accompanied by information about topics related to autism.

The personal story of a boy born with profound hearing loss is accompanied by information about topics related to deafness.

Tells the story of Sheila, a high school student suffering from severe emotional disturbance, and her attempts to cope by venting her rage, cutting herself, and starving herself before getting the help she needs to begin to recover.

The personal story of a boy born with profound hearing loss is accompanied by information about topics related to deafness.