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Nadia describes talks about restricted subject choices.

Here Joanne describes her mum’s determination for her to go to school locally.

Here Jamie describes being punished by being hit with various objects at school.

Here Mark talks about his best friend Johnny.

Here David talks about getting around school in his wheelchair.

Here Tara talks about the need for friendship away from home.

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