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Video: Living with ADHD - Debbie's Story
In this film, Debbie explores how an earlier diagnosis could have helped her receive the right support and understanding in school.
Published: 17th Apr 2023
Updated: 20th Apr 2026
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Updated: 20th Apr 2026
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Video: Raising an autistic child
Carrie and David describe how their happy child began to feel excluded and different when they started school. The outside world is so structured towards…
Published: 4th Aug 2020
Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Video: PTSD and me: real life experiences
Exposure to traumatic events is very common in young people. After a trauma, a child may feel distressed, tearful or in shock; if these feelings persist,…
Published: 20th Oct 2018
Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Video: Being Dad: Fathers reflect on raising autistic children
In families with autistic children, Dads can find themselves navigating family life without many people asking how they're getting on. Three fathers talk…
Published: 10th Mar 2023
Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Video: Living with Autism: Dan & Charlie
Dan tells us how his 9-year-old son Charlie was diagnosed as autistic and what his has meant for their daily life.
Published: 19th May 2020
Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Video: Emily's Journey from Self-Harm to recovery
Emily talks about her journey through self-harm to recovery and what she would say to her 13-year-old self.
Published: 15th Mar 2023
Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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Video: My Voice Matters
We’re excited to join Place2Be with the focus on “My Voice Matters” by highlighting the many voices of the children whose experiences and perspectives…
Published: 27th Jan 2024
Updated: 4th Mar 2026
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Updated: 4th Mar 2026
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Video: Parenting a child with OCD - Kitty
In primary school, Kitty and Daniel's daughter often worried about harm coming to herself and others. She was finally diagnosed with OCD when she was …
Video: Depression and me
This short film features real-life accounts of Depression experienced by young people. Through their words, we see the importance of early intervention…
Published: 20th Oct 2018
Updated: 20th Dec 2025
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Updated: 20th Dec 2025
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Video: Bulimia - Susanna's story
Susannah became bulimic while still at primary school. She was a very active child and excelled in sports and dance. In this film, she shares her experience…
Published: 20th Jul 2022
Updated: 19th Dec 2025
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Updated: 19th Dec 2025
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Video: Anxiety and Me - Real Life Children's Experience
This short film features real-life accounts of Anxiety experienced by young people. Through their words, we see the importance of early intervention by…
Published: 20th Oct 2018
Updated: 19th Dec 2025
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Updated: 19th Dec 2025
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Video: Damien talks about expectations for Dads of Autistic Children
The stress, demands and worry of parenting a child with additional needs can be tough and can test the most resilient of parents. Damien talks to the Nip…
Published: 1st Jul 2025
Updated: 25th Jul 2025
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Updated: 25th Jul 2025
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Video: OCD and me
In this film, Olivia gives an honest and detailed account of her personal experience of the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which she had since the…
Published: 23rd May 2020
Updated: 19th May 2025
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Updated: 19th May 2025
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Video: Dan & Charlie: 5 years on, life on the Autism Spectrum
Charlie shares how important it is to get a diagnosis early on and to find out what makes you happy, whilst his Dad, Dan explains how his son has learned…
Published: 23rd Apr 2025
Updated: 23rd Apr 2025
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Updated: 23rd Apr 2025
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Video: Growing up with Autism
Tylan felt alienated at school, thinking everything they did was wrong. Having a diagnosis of autism helped them but they developed anxiety, felt overwhelmed,…
Published: 9th Apr 2025
Updated: 22nd Apr 2025
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Updated: 22nd Apr 2025
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