Description: Segment 1 The narrator, David Dimbleby, explains the workings of the brain and how it controls movement and thought processes. An illustrated diagram of the brain is shown, and the important areas associated with cerebral palsy are pointed out. The different types of cerebral palsy are explained, and how there are degrees of cerebral palsy that can affect more than one main area, including movement, speech, hearing and thought processes. A mother of a child with cerebral palsy discusses her anxieties. A brief introduction to the Spastics Society is given, including the research and assessment work they do. Parents are shown bringing their son to be assessed at a clinic. Time start: 00:00:00:00 Time end: 00:05:57:24 Length: 00:05:57:24 Segment 2 The doctor at the clinic assesses the boy using simple tests. A school for children with cerebal palsy is shown, and the students are seen doing physiotherapy and being taught to communicate. Another school is visited. This school is for students with mental as well as physical disabilities. Mechanical aids are used to help children who have difficulties using their hands. Time start: 00:05:57:24 Time end: 00:11:58:19 Length: 00:06:00:20 Segment 3 Children with hearing difficulties are shown being taught sign language. Children are seen cycling and singing. Another school is visited, this one focusses more on developing a competitive spirit, and promoting physical independence. Boys are seen playing basketball in wheelchairs. The boys are seen walking through a town centre, and the narrator points out that generally, the outside world does not consider diabled people, providing no entrances to shops for wheelchair users for example. The film ends with the narrator asking people to imagine what life is like for people with cerebral palsy. Time start: 00:11:58:19 Time end: 00:17:51:24 Length: 00:05:53:05