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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Belinda describes how she coped with the loss of her family.

Here Zara describes the different levels of learning achieved in both her mainstream and special settings.

Here Ron describes finding bombs in the park.

Here Tara describes how children would be transported around the school.

Here Micheline talks about her supportive parents.

Here Etty describes her reaction to being forced to eat food she didn’t want.

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