The stories of three families show us what the textbooks and studies cannot - what it's really like to love and care for children with autism. It offers tremendous insight into the stress families and educators face as they tackle this mysterious disorder, while giving hope and inspiration to those who are determined to bring their children out from behind the glass door of autism. This remarkable film presents the experiences of three individuals whose lives and relationships have been disrupted by narcolepsy. Intertwined with their compelling stories, it offers solid, comprehensive scientific information about this disorder. After becoming brain-injured in a motor scooter accident, journalist Billy Golfus goes on the road in an irreverent and entertaining quest to explore the roots and progress of the disability rights movement.
Physicians add information about causes and treatments.
QA-287 A compelling medical and personal drama that examines the physical and emotional effects of brain surgery in treating epilepsy. QA-238 From The Doctor Is In series. Explores the causes, impact, and treatment of epilepsy, including surgical techniques. Helps people with disabilities to identify situations in which they may be at risk of violent crime, and offers strategies to avoid becoming a victim. QA-164 Bob Perske is a crusader for the legal rights of people with developmental disabilities and has handled cases in which such people have been convicted of crimes they did not commit.