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Harry: My Story About Down Syndrome

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Harry was a regular kid with a love of video games when his baby sister Millie was diagnosed with Down syndrome after being born three months premature. Now he spends his time playing with and helping to care for Millie. His sister has helped shaped Harry’s future goals and career aspirations. He hopes to work with children with disabilities and help educate others about what it’s like having a sibling with Down syndrome. Part of the series My:24.

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2 sepia-tone photos. The left photo is a serious headshot of a beautiful dark-haired, dark-eyed woman. The right photo is the woman smiling next to a smiling dark-haired man. Caption. My grandpa was a tailor and my grandma was a dressmaker.
My:24
Episode 1
12 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Episode 2
12 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Episode 3
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Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Episode 4
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Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Episode 5
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Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Episode 6
12 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Episode 7
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Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Episode 8
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Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Episode 19
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