Disabilities
Disabilities
Exploring the inner world of disability
Enter the inner world of children, youth, young adults dealing with exceptionalities or disabilities (e.g. attention deficity/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, blindness, spinal cord or brain injury, epilepsy). Peers, parents, educators, educational assistants, and clinical experts share insights and strategies to reach out and make a difference.
Interested in purchasing the 40-minute documentary, Life of Braxton?
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Inquire about a Heartspeak Workshop with educator and documentary filmmaker, Shelley Steele. Includes screenings with Q&A and panel discussion (optional) tailored to organizational needs.
Life of Braxton
Braxton shares his story at age 17 and 21. Braxton lives with a diverse range of exceptionalities and disabilities that include autism, ADHD, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), epilepsy and trichotillomania. He has confronted challenges throughout his school life that included severe bullying, depression and suicidal thoughts. Now enrolled in second year university, Braxton continues to highlight the processes and support that are essential to his mental health and academic success. His mother continues to play a very critical role in fostering collaborative relationships and communication with many clinical and emotional supports.
Capture Your Story
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