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Welcome to the second issue of Special Edition, the Exposure supplement for youngpeople with special needs.
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SSppeecciiaallEEddiittiioonn
Welcome to the second issue of Special Edition, the Exposure supplement for young
people with special needs.
The words ‘special needs’ cover all sorts of problems that affect the way people learn,
communicate and behave. A group of young people with special needs may all have very
different problems that affect them in may different ways, so like everybody else, they are
all very different people.
In this issue young people talk about their lives, what they like doing, and their futures, and
we catch up with the young people who contributed to the last issue to find out how they
felt about seeing their work published.
by marcel, 14
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My parents were happy tosee my pictures. I feelhappy. They said, ‘You arein a magazine, we’re soproud’. My friends said,‘Look there’s a magazinewith us in it’. I like lookingat the picture of me with asnake around my neck.
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It’s a fantastic feeling seeingmy work in a magazine. Peoplesaid, ‘Ali, you’re in a magazine!’I feel proud of myself. In myarticle I talked about wantingto be a motorbike rider whenI’m older. Seeing those words inthe magazine made it real.
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pprroouudd ttoo bbee iinn pprriinntt!!
By Ali, 14
By Jason, 15
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I felt like I was very open to tell peoplemy experiences. My mother hasn’t seenmy article yet. She has a big, big heart.I have two friends in france who arevery sweet. I will tell them to read mywork on the Exposure website. I love tomeet new friends and share problemswith them.
My mum saw it and was happy. I was so happy to see my article.”
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”I read my article when Iwent to Number 10, theYouth Club in Bruce Grove. Ihad to think about who toshow it to. “
“I wish Samantha was here.I don’t feel right having myphoto taken without herbecause we’re best friends andour article was about us both.
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By Mirela, 19
By Sarah, 15”
By Yasmin, 14
By Marcel, 14
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I have a sister, Susanna, who is 16 years oldand has a rare chromosome disorder. Herspecial needs mean to me that she is extraspecial in every way.
I normally try to talk to my sister and she likesto do a lot of the stuff I do, like going to thecinema and shopping. She also really likeswatching films and wearing make-up.Whenever I do my make-up, I try to involveher as much as I can by sharing my make-upwith her. Susanna is a big fan of music andhas loads of CDs in her room and listens tothem 24/7. I feel that after my 13 years ofliving I have grown into looking after kidsand may even work with kids when I’m older.
Sometimes I imagine having a sister who isn’taffected by special needs so I could go outmore with her and she could look after me,not the other way around. I have had to growup quicker as I am kind of the oldest.Sometimes I feel ok about Susanna being theway she is because I can’t change anything,but sometimes I get upset wishing she hadno special needs. I try and spend a lot of timewith my sister and not leave her out. I love mysister as she is most special.
by susanna, 16
mmuussiicc && mmeeI am Susanna. I am 16. I go to a very special school. The school is for children with special needs. I love it there. I’ve got lots of friends.I do lots of activities at school. I enjoy doing creative things like Art and Music.I love Computers too. When I’m at home I listen to music. I love The Spice Girls.I love Hairspray songs.I also love High School Musical songs and Grease songs. I love to sing and dance.I like to relax and watch good films (mostly musicals).I spend lots of time with my family. I love my little sister and little brother.
by gaby, 14
eexxttrraa ssppeecciiaall ssiisstteerrss!!
illustrations by dane brown
gaby
susanna
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This is my story of being an avenger of my dead clan
because my brother kills all of them. I study very well to
be so strong. All the girls want me and all the boys want
to be like me because I am the top student in the ninja
academy. Ever since I was a kid I knew the situation of a
dojo student. My life was learning how to become a cool
genius like Sasuke Uchiha. I started to name my mates, by
giving them codenames like Blader, Shadow the
Hedgehog and Darker X-Ray. I had an accident at the lab
when broken glass hit my arm. When I went to my room I
felt swollen. Then I got better and learnt some new skills.
P.S. These are some bags I designed.
by yasmin, 14(code name: snake skechers)
mmyy ccooooll ssttoorryy
I am studying computing, like
learning how to type. Sometimes
we play board games at college
and sometimes we do drama. My
favourite thing at college is
watching DVDs. I like films that
make me laugh. I love High School
Musical. Sometimes people at
college don’t talk to me. I just get
on with things and try to ignore
them. When I ask them, ‘Are you
my friend?’, they shake their head
and walk away. I don’t understand
why they do that. When I am older,
I want to work in a CD shop
because I love music.
ccoolllleeggeelliiffee
by antonia, 20
by sharon, 18
I like using computers. I like doingart and going to school. I lovedrawing. In my picture I have drawnleaves, a heart and a light becausethey are my favourite things.
ffaavvoouurriittee tthhiinnggss
antonia
sharon
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In the future, I see myself being a beauty
therapist. I would also like to learn about
reflexology and massage. I would like to work
for a big company. It is important to me to
take care of how I look, like my personal
appearance. Usually I only use natural creams
for my face. I always like to be very clean and
to wear smart clothes. If I am working as a
beauty therapist, the way I look is like an
advertisement for future clients: my looks
attract people and they will ask me to do
their treatment.
I have almost finished Stage 1 of my course in
beauty therapy and I will progress to Stage 2
which is a bit harder. I’m very grateful to a lot
of people who are helping me develop,
especially Dexter at Bruce Grove Youth
Centre. If I have a problem, Dexter explains
things to me and helps me find solutions.
I carry people that I love in my mind and in
my heart. When I was living in Romania, I had
good friends and I will never forget them.
From the age of three, I was living in a
wonderful orphanage in Romania. I had the
best time there and everyone treated me
well. When I went to the next orphanage at
17, they treated me like a dog. They were
cruel to me.
I feel happy and safe in London and I love the
staff at Bruce Grove Youth Centre, especially
Faith and Dexter. I also like Mirella from
Exposure who has the same name as me.
These people are understanding. Dexter has
given me so much confidence and has been
like a father to me. Before I met him, I was
scared but now I feel safe. Thank you so much
for believing in me.
mmyy lliiffee && mmyy ffuuttuurree
by mirela, 19
illustration by mirela
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I like going to Bruce Grove Youth Centre every week.
I do drawings, meet friends and listen to music. I feel
happy there. My best friend, Antonia comes too.
The rest of the time I stay at home. I love watching TV
like EastEnders and The Bill. I live with my mum, dad
and six brothers and sisters. I am the oldest. It feels
good being the oldest. I take my brothers and sisters
to the park sometimes. We’ve got a big house.
I was going to Tottenham College and doing a flower
arrangement course. I remember I made my mum a
clay flower to show my feelings of love for her
because she looks after me. She looks after all of us.
I’ve got three more years left of my course and then
I want to study childcare because I want to be a
childminder. Flowers are my favourite things,
especially daffodils. I feel excited about seeing me
and my flowers in Exposure magazine.
I am scared about getting stabbed because
stabbings happen alot. The other day a group of
people tried stabbing me at the bus stop.
I am really upset children haven’t got any food in
Africa. If I could, I would send them my food.
fflloowweerr ppoowweerr
by leanne, 20
antonia & leanne(best friends)
illustrationby missi
flowersby leanne
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by ali, 14
This booklet was produced by
young people at Bruce Grove
Youth Centre and Exposure,
Haringey's award-winning youth
media charity. It was paid for by
Awards For All.
The following young people took
part in this project:
Ali Ahmed
Antonia Ellis
Gabriella Camerota
Dane Brown
Jason Talbert
Leanne Bushell
Marcel Fearon
Mirela Confederat
Sharon Adokorah
Susanna Camerota
Yasmin Hassa
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