| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC; 4x3 full screen presentation. |
| Performer |
Host, Chris Bury; commentators, Lois Geer, Mike Vanhoy, Robin Stanton, Mel Levine, G. Reid Lyon, Gayle Old-Smith, Edward M. Hallowell, Skip Baker, Cheryl Marshall, Damon Shotwell, Gurupreet Khalsa, Hope Harris, Keisha Cleveland, Donna Orloff, Richard D. Lavoie, Judith Reibel, Erin Colligan, Jane and Terry Dunning, Andrea Weiss, Edie and Mack Neeves, Ben Suggs, William Weibking, Laura Duggan, Nancy Lenhart. |
| Credits |
Original music, Mason Daring ; editors, Peter Rhodes ... [et al.] ; camera, Ben McCoy, Rob Rainey, Tom Fahey. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast as a documentary by PBS on March 27, 2002. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
For one in five students, learning is an exhausting and frustrating struggle. Often mistakenly called "lazy" or "stupid" by their teachers, classmates, and even their families, these children may be suffering from debilitating learning problems. If not addressed, the problems can have a devastating impact on the students' self-esteem and future academic and social success. This documentary shines a spotlight on this painful subject, following the stories of five families as, together with experts, they try to solve the mysteries of their children's learning difficulties. The film clearly shows the children's problems in a new light, and serves as a platform to open a nationwide dialogue on how best to manage young, vulnerable, and misunderstood minds. |
| Contents |
Nathan V. struggles with phonemic awareness -- Lauren's social isolation -- Nathan V.'s success -- Lauren's much smoother life -- Sarah Lee's expressive language deficiency -- Adam slipped through the cracks -- Nathan S.'s output problem -- Adam's downward spiral. |
| Note |
Special features: DVD-ROM features [requires a DVD-ROM drive and Internet access]; Other products of interest [text feature]. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Learning disabled children.
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Learning disabilities -- Diagnosis.
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Learning disabilities -- Treatment.
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Learning disabled children -- Education.
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Learning disabled children -- United States -- Social conditions.
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Parents of children with disabilities.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Kirk, Michael. Screenwriter. Director. Producer.
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Kalb, Marina. Producer.
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Bury, Chris. Host.
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Kirk Documentary Group.
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WGBH Educational Foundation.
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WGBH Video (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on disc label and container: Misunderstood minds : searching for success in school |
| ISBN |
1578079608 |
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9781578079605 |
| Standard No. |
783421350991 |
| Music No. |
WG35099 WGBH |
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