Key Stage: 2

Description

Episode length - 30 mins                  

Episode 1 - Fantastic Mr Fashion (Asperger's)

Fashion designer Isaac is attempting his toughest catwalk challenge yet, a slot on the runway at Brighton Fashion Week. Will this 17-year-old be able to beat older and more experienced designers for a catwalk slot? To secure a slot, Isaac needs to come up with a theme. The only person who can help him with this is his fashion hero, Alexander McQueen. Isaac turns to Alexander's retrospective exhibition for inspiration and decides to create 11 designs based on the theme of mental health. For Isaac, who has Asperger's and has experienced being bullied, this theme inspires him and his friend Alice to create 11 incredible designs for his catwalk pitch. Will he win his slot on the runway? And if he does, can Isaac actually pull it off?

Episode 2. - What Makes Me Tic (Tourette's Syndrome)

Documentary about Grace, Rupert and Connor, who all have Tourette's Syndrome. What's it like to sniff, cough, jerk, roll your eyes and swear - and not be able to stop yourself? How do your friends react? And your family? And can you get any help for it? What Makes Me Tic follows Grace has she puts on a show and tries not to let the tics get the better of her, Rupert as he undergoes a new therapy and Connor as he tries to leave the house despite his noisy swearing tics.

Episode 3 - Looking After Mum (Young Carers)

A musical documentary featuring three children who are young carers. Warren, Chloe and Shimoye live in London. While their peers are living a usual teenage life, these three amazing young people are taking on responsibilities that most teenagers would shy away from. They tell their stories of having to care for their disabled mothers, through their own songs and poems. This poignant documentary gives a real insight into the lives of young carers and shines a light on the complex relationships that they have with their mums.

Episode 4 - Never Give Up (ADHD)

Kai has been expelled from school and has ADHD but he is not going to let that stand in the way of his dreams of showjumping glory. He has put the hours in and now he faces his first ever competition, but when competition day arrives and his friends, family and trainers are watching how will Kai cope with the pressure?

Episode 5 - Staying Awake (Narcolepsy) 

Nine-year-old Harry, 10-year-old Kailan and 13-year-old Luke all struggle to stay awake throughout each day. All the boys have narcolepsy but have never before met anyone else with the condition. This poignant film takes an intimate glimpse into the trio's daily lives and finds out what happens when they eventually get to meet.

Episode 6 -  Mr Alzheimer's and Me (Dementia)

Josh, Ella and Hope all have one thing in common, they have a grandparent with dementia. It is not easy having to be 'the grown-up' when their grandparents get forgetful. But all three of them are determined to help them as much as they can. They all have their different ways of coping, which they want to share with other kids going through the same thing, and have recorded personal moments with their grandparents on their own cameras. Josh is determined to help his grandad remember and secretly gathers mementos for a memory box. Ella decides to organise a sponsored walk to help raise money for research into the causes of dementia. Hope's granny gives dementia a character, Mr Alzheimer's, to help Hope come to terms with it all.

Episode 7 - My Dog Ears (Profound Deafness)

Documentary following the journey of 12-year-old Joe who is hoping to receive a very precious gift - a dog that will become his ears. Joe has been profoundly deaf since he was a baby and a specially trained hearing dog could bring him the independence and confidence he so craves. Only 30 children in the UK have one of these dogs and Joe is next on the waiting list, but his journey isn't straightforward. Joe also has a titanium leg and needs an operation to help him walk before he can receive his dog. Can Joe fully recover from his surgery and complete the training that will allow him to have a new best friend - his very own hearing dog?