Our Special Life: A Boy With Autonomic Dysfunction (The Miller Family)
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesOliver was born after having suffered a stroke while in his mother's womb. The resulting brain injury is called Dysautonomia (Autonomic Dysfunction). Oliver is completely blind, and his underdeveloped brain stem makes basic physical functions a challenge. In spite of all this, he is a happy, go-lucky, twelve-year-old boy. His mom wants people to meet the real Oliver, not just his medical hardships. Part of the "Our Special Life" series.
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Runtime: 6 minutes 36 seconds
- Topic: Health and Safety, Home and Family
- Subtopic: Diseases and Conditions, Family Life, Parent and Child
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2012
- Producer/Distributor: CafeMom Studios
- Series: Our Special Life
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