Against the Odds: Baby Charlotte Grows Up
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The video "Against the Odds: Baby Charlotte Grows Up" from the "Against the Odds" series highlights the inspiring journey of Charlotte, an 11-year-old facing life with amputations due to meningitis. It explores themes of resilience, disability, and the importance of role models. Mentors like Cameron Leslie and Cameron Clapp provide Charlotte with guidance on using prosthetics, emphasizing independence and self-perception. Key educational concepts include the significance of adaptive skills, the emotional impact of disabilities, and the importance of perseverance. The video is a valuable resource for understanding challenges and solutions associated with disabilities. With a positive narrative, it underscores the human spirit's capacity to overcome obstacles and thrive amid adversity, making it a meaningful and educational story for a broad audience.
Media Details
Runtime: 29 minutes 13 seconds
- Topic: Counseling and Self-Help, Health and Safety, Home and Family, Social Science
- Subtopic: Disabilities, Diseases and Conditions, Family Life, Health Care, Persistence, Prosthetics, Resilience
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2017
- Producer/Distributor: Films Media Group
- Series: Against the Odds
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