Living with a special need

Discusses a number of issues that family members face when living with someone who has physical disabilities.

Discusses a number of issues that family members face when living with someone who has a chronic illness.

New parents who find out they're going to have a child with intellectual challenges are faced with many questions: Read the story of Penelope Brown, a girl with Down syndrome. You'll see Penelope struggle to overcome others' ignorance and prejudice--and you'll watch her as she learns to follow her dreams.

Presents a story that provides insights into the challenges faced by children in the juvenile court system, and provides information about the history of America's juvenile justice, why young people are put in the system, the juvenile mentoring program, youth court, and prevention and rehabilitation measures.

As you read Ryan's story, you will learn about the history of the child protective services and find out about the programs and services offered today.

As you read these young adults' stories, you'll learn about the laws that protect their rights. You'll discover the history behind these laws, and you'll find out exactly which rights are protected.

Young people with gender issues often face misunderstanding and prejudice. As you read Kevin-Kendra's story, you'll start to understand what gender really means. You'll find out how it feels to be trapped in a body of the wrong gender.

Discusses a number of issues that family members face when living with someone who has a speech impairment.

Discusses the foster care system and a number of challenges the children face.

"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."--.